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Harold und Maude

Original title: Harold and Maude
  • 1971
  • 18
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
82K
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Harold und Maude (1971)
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Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.

  • Director
    • Hal Ashby
  • Writer
    • Colin Higgins
  • Stars
    • Ruth Gordon
    • Bud Cort
    • Vivian Pickles
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    82K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,815
    556
    • Director
      • Hal Ashby
    • Writer
      • Colin Higgins
    • Stars
      • Ruth Gordon
      • Bud Cort
      • Vivian Pickles
    • 382User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Hal Ashby in Harold und Maude (1971)
    Bud Cort and Vivian Pickles in Harold und Maude (1971)
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    Bud Cort, Ruth Gordon, and Charles Tyner in Harold und Maude (1971)
    Bud Cort, Judy Engles, and Vivian Pickles in Harold und Maude (1971)
    Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon in Harold und Maude (1971)
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    Bud Cort and Vivian Pickles in Harold und Maude (1971)
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    Bud Cort and Vivian Pickles in Harold und Maude (1971)
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    Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon
    • Maude Chardin
    Bud Cort
    Bud Cort
    • Harold Chasen
    Vivian Pickles
    Vivian Pickles
    • Mrs. Chasen
    Cyril Cusack
    Cyril Cusack
    • Glaucus
    Charles Tyner
    Charles Tyner
    • Uncle Victor
    Ellen Geer
    Ellen Geer
    • Sunshine Doré
    Eric Christmas
    Eric Christmas
    • Priest
    G. Wood
    G. Wood
    • Psychiatrist
    Judy Engles
    • Candy Gulf
    Shari Summers
    Shari Summers
    • Edith Phern
    Tom Skerritt
    Tom Skerritt
    • Motorcycle Officer
    • (as M. Borman)
    Susan Madigan
    • Girlfriend
    Ray K. Goman
    Ray K. Goman
    • Police Officer
    • (as Ray Goman)
    Gordon De Vol
    Gordon De Vol
    • Police Officer
    • (as Gordon DeVol)
    Harvey Brumfield
    • Police Officer
    Henry Dieckoff
    • Butler
    Philip Schultz
    • Doctor
    Sonia Sorel
    • Head Nurse
    • (as Sonia Sorrell)
    • Director
      • Hal Ashby
    • Writer
      • Colin Higgins
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      After Maude and Harold steal the police officer's motorcycle, Bud Cort accidentally hit himself in the head with the shovel but just kept going for the sake of the shot.
    • Goofs
      When Maude pulls the banjo out of a cabinet, you see the reflection of crew and lights.
    • Quotes

      [seagulls fly across the sky]

      Maude: Dreyfus once wrote from Devil's Island that he would see the most glorious birds. Many years later in Brittany he realized they had only been seagulls... For me they will always be - *glorious* birds.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Where Do the Children Play?
      (1970) (uncredited)

      Written and Performed by Cat Stevens

    User reviews382

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    I loved this!
    I want to BE Maude when I am older. Ironically, I have never seen a movie that was so full of life and joy. There are many little things in this movie, little details and gags, that increase the movie's replayability. The acting is amazing. Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort have wonderful chemistry,which is a tribute to the their acting ability, as well as the tight writing and solid direction. I was sad that this movie did not garner more recognition than it did when it was released. I am also disappointed that Bud Cort has not starred in more things since this movie. Oh well. This is a good Hal Ashby movie to start with, but if you get a chance you should watch as many as possible. They are quirky, thoughtful and wonderful. "Harold and Maude" is a paean to life and love, even if it's in the weirdest places.
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    • strindbergandhelium
    • Mar 14, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1974 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Harold and Maude
    • Filming locations
      • 10 Stacey Court, Hillsborough, California, USA(Chasen Family mansion)
    • Production company
      • Mildred Lewis and Colin Higgins Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,614
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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