Howl (2010) movie poster

Howl

2010 · 84 min · Director: Rob Epstein

Howl (2010) is a drama film, directed by Rob Epstein. It stars James Franco and Todd Rotondi. The 84-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What Howl Is About

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.

How did this film move you?

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howl about?

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.

Where can I watch Howl?

Howl is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Dekkoo, Chai Flicks, Dekkoo Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Howl?

Howl runs for 84 minutes (1h 24m).

When did Howl come out?

Howl was released in 2010.

Who directed Howl?

Howl was directed by Rob Epstein.

Who stars in Howl?

Howl stars James Franco, Todd Rotondi, Jon Prescott, Aaron Tveit.

What is Howl's rating?

Howl holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.

Member Reviews (0)

Loading…

From the Same Director

Films Similar to Howl

Sunday Drama Once a week: an editor’s pick + 3 similar gems. No spam.