Howl

The Obscenity Trial That Started a Revolution. The Poem That Rocked a Generation.

⭐ 6.4 /10 194 votes

August 26, 2010 1h 24m Released

Drama

Storyline

It's San Francisco in 1957, and an American masterpiece is put on trial. Howl, the film, recounts this dark moment using three interwoven threads: the tumultuous life events that led a young Allen Ginsberg to find his true voice as an artist, society's reaction (the obscenity trial), and mind-expanding animation that echoes the startling originality of the poem itself. All three coalesce in a genre-bending hybrid that brilliantly captures a pivotal moment-the birth of a counterculture.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Rob Epstein
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Rabbit Bandini Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.4/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $5,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

James Franco

Allen Ginsberg

Todd Rotondi

Jack Kerouac

Jon Prescott

Neal Cassady

Aaron Tveit

Peter Orlovsky

David Strathairn

Ralph McIntosh

Jon Hamm

Jake Ehrlich

Andrew Rogers

Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Bob Balaban

Judge Clayton Horn

Mary-Louise Parker

Gail Potter

Treat Williams

Mark Schorer

Jeff Daniels

Professor David Kirk

Alessandro Nivola

Luther Nichols

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Howl released?

Howl was released on August 26, 2010.

How long is Howl?

The runtime of Howl is 1h 24m.

What genre is Howl?

Howl is a Drama movie.

What is the rating of Howl?

Howl has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Howl?

Howl is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Howl?

Howl was directed by Rob Epstein.

Who stars in Howl?

The main cast of Howl includes James Franco, Todd Rotondi, Jon Prescott.

What language is Howl in?

Howl is originally in English.