Howard (2018): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Howard: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Howard (2018) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. He gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Disney Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Howard Ashman as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing (archive footage); Alan Menken as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing; Bill Lauch as Self; Don Hahn as Self; Sarah Gillespie as Self; Shirley Ashman as Self; Kyle Renick as Self; Nancy Parent as Self
About Howard
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Howard?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Disney Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Howard?
Howard Ashman as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing (archive footage); Alan Menken as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing; Bill Lauch as Self; Don Hahn as Self; Sarah Gillespie as Self; Shirley Ashman as Self; Kyle Renick as Self; Nancy Parent as Self
Is this Howard guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



