Howard
“He gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul.”
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.
Where to watch Howard in United States
Disney PlusClick a service to open Howard there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Howard streaming around the world?
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About Howard
Howard is a 2018 English-language documentary and music film directed by Don Hahn. The cast is led by Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, Bill Lauch. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Howard was produced by Stone Circle Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 22, 2018, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Don Hahn
- Release date
- April 22, 2018
- OTT release
- August 7, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Stone Circle Pictures
Howard cast & crew
Howard was directed by Don Hahn.
The cast features 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, and Shirley Ashman as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alan Menken and it was produced by Lori Korngiebel and Don Hahn.
Is Howard worth watching?
Howard holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 54 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and music, Howard is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Howard
In United States, you can stream Howard on Disney Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 7, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Howard
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
Howard — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Howard in United States?
Howard is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Howard on Disney Plus?
Yes — Howard is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Howard in?
Howard is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Howard?
Howard runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Howard rated?
Howard is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 54 ratings.
▸When did Howard release on OTT?
Howard became available digitally on August 7, 2020.
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