Howard
Directed by Don Hahn
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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Top cast
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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Howard online?
As of September 20, 2026, Howard is available to stream on Disney Plus in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Howard on Netflix?
No — Howard is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Disney Plus instead.
Can I rent or buy Howard online?
Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for Howard in United States right now.
In which countries can I stream Howard?
As of September 20, 2026, Howard is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
