Harold and Maude
1971 · Movie · PG · 92 min · ★ 7.6 · 74% critics
A lonely young man fixated on death escapes his stifling home life through elaborate pranks and frequent funeral visits. He strikes up an unlikely bond with a much older free spirit who lives boldly and impulsively, and their odd friendship grows into something deeper that challenges how each of them sees life.
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Details
- Years
- 1971
- Release date
- 1971-12-20
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Critic score
- 74/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (1,210 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an offbeat, darkly funny romance that turns morbid ideas into something oddly uplifting, in the vein of Wristcutters: A Love Story; Not for you if suicide-themed humor or eccentric, uncomfortable relationships aren’t your thing.
Pros: dark humor with heart; quirky, life-affirming vibe; memorable odd-couple bond | Cons: morbid themes may sting; uneven pacing for some; soundtrack can grate
Themes
- dying and death
- depression
- suicide
- life and death
- age difference
- birthday
- suicide attempt
- dead wish
- cemetery
- life planning
- banjo
- cliff
- +6 more
Cast & crew
Ruth Gordon
as Maude
Bud Cort
as Harold
Vivian Pickles
as Mrs. Chasen
Cyril Cusack
as Glaucus
Charles Tyner
as Uncle Victor
- EG
Ellen Geer
as Sunshine Doré
Eric Christmas
as Priest
G. Wood
as Psychiatrist
- JE
Judy Engles
as Candy Gulf
Shari Summers
as Edith Phern
Directed by Hal Ashby