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Howl

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

6.5(199)20101h 24m3

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.

  • TMDB

    6.5/10

    199 votes

Status
Released
Budget
$5M
Box office
$1.2M
Language
English
  • freedom
  • poetry
  • literature
  • psychiatric hospital
  • male homosexuality
  • counter-culture
  • 1950s
  • gay theme

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSundance21 Jan 2010
    • TheatricalR24 Sept 2010
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical11 Nov 2010
  • FinlandFI

    • TheatricalK 1125 Mar 2011
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical15 Feb 2012
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical26 Aug 2010
  • NetherlandsNL

    • Theatrical1226 May 2011
    • Physical12Blu ray17 Jun 2011
    • Physical12DVD17 Nov 2011

Frequently asked questions

When was Howl released?
Howl was released on 26 August 2010.
Where can I watch Howl online?
Howl is available on fuboTV, Dekkoo, Chai Flicks, Dekkoo Amazon Channel, Amazon Video in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Howl?
No verified Hindi trailer for Howl is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Howl?
Howl holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 199 votes.
Who directed Howl?
Howl (2010) was directed by Jeffrey Friedman.
How long is Howl?
Howl runs for 1h 24m.

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