Forgotten Island vs Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 8.2/10 for Forgotten Island). Forgotten Island is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 1h 59m. Howl's Moving Castle is the older of the two (2004 against 2026). Both are adventure, animation, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forgotten Island
Howl's Moving Castle| Forgotten Island | Howl's Moving Castle | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2004 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Animation, Fantasy |
| Country | United States of America | Japan |
| Director | Januel Mercado, Joel Crawford | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Main cast | H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto | Manabu Muraji, Akio Otsuka, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Akihiro Miwa, Tsuzuki Kayako |
Synopsis
Forgotten Island
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
Howl's Moving Castle
Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.
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