Howard
“He gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul.”
Synopsis
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-15
Top Cast
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Howard Ashman
Self / Various Character Scratch Singing (archive footage)
Alan Menken
Self / Various Character Scratch Singing
Bill Lauch
Self
Don Hahn
Self
Sarah Gillespie
Self
Shirley Ashman
Self
Kyle Renick
Self
Nancy Parent
Self
Dennis Green
Self
Jodi Benson
Self / Ariel (voice) / Doria Hudson
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Self
Chris Montan
Self
Rob Minkoff
Self
Roger Allers
Self
Glen Keane
Self
Gary Trousdale
Self
Thomas Schumacher
Self
David Friedman
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 7, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Hahn
- Original Score
- Alan Menken
- Original Title
- Howard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Stone Circle Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Hahn
Alan Menken
Stephen Yao
Lori Korngiebel, Don Hahn, Jonathan Polenz
Department Leadership Roster
Don Hahn
Director
Lori Korngiebel
Producer
Don Hahn
Producer
Jonathan Polenz
Producer
Stephen Yao
Editor
Alan Menken
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Howard
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What is Howard about?
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.
Who directed Howard?
Howard was directed by Don Hahn.
Who stars in Howard?
The principal cast of Howard includes Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, Bill Lauch, Don Hahn, Sarah Gillespie.
When was Howard released and how long is it?
Howard was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Howard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Howard was composed by Alan Menken.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Howard?
Howard holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).