# Howard (2018)

English · Released 2018-04-22

Howard is a 2018 English film. Dudley, Mena Massoud and Will Smith appear in it.

Cast: Dudley as Self (archive footage), Mena Massoud as Aladdin (archive footage), Will Smith as Genie / Mariner (archive footage)

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Howard released?
Howard was released on 22 April 2018.

### Who stars in Howard?
Dudley, Mena Massoud and Will Smith star in Howard.

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