Hippodrome Cinema presents Staff Reel Picks: Howl's Moving Castle
- When: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 3:30 pmThis repeat is an exception to the normal repeat pattern
- Location: Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: Regular $14, Senior $12, Student/Youth $12
Fri, June 26 | 8:30
Sat, June 27 | 3:30
Sun, June 28 | 1:30
Sun, June 28 | 6:30
From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, comes the Academy Award®-nominated fantasy adventure for the whole family.
Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman. On a quest to break the spell, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent moving castle and into a new life of wonder and adventure. But as the true power of Howl’s wizardry is revealed, Sophie finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world. Featuring the voice talents of Lauren Bacall, Christian Bale, Billy Crystal, Blythe Danner, Emily Mortimer, and Jean Simmons.
Staff Reel Picks where every few months, we highlight a member of our Hippodrome staff. Get to know the people who are behind bringing to our community arthouse cinema, mainstage theatre performances, educational series, and a rotating art gallery.
Introducing our exceptionally amazing Front of House manager, Nyq Smith! Come meet Nyq when he personally introduces the film on Fri, June 26 at 8:30.
Want a specialty cocktail? Nyq's got you. Want to become an usher? Nyq's on it. Interested in Basement Sessions? You guessed it — talk to Nyq.
As the Hippodrome's Front of House Manager, Nyq Smith curates your entire theatre experience from the moment you walk through our doors. He crafts and creates all the specialty cocktails, manages our incredible usher team, and keeps the Scene Queens reigning supreme.
Equal parts hospitality guru, crowd whisperer, Hipp coordinator — Nyq ensures every guest feels like the star of the show before the curtain even rises.
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- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Rated PG
All repeats 
