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Harold and Maude

  • 1971
  • 14A
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Harold and 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
    79K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,529
    492
    • Director
      • Hal Ashby
    • Writer
      • Colin Higgins
    • Stars
      • Ruth Gordon
      • Bud Cort
      • Vivian Pickles
    • 374User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Hal Ashby in Harold and Maude (1971)
    Bud Cort and Vivian Pickles in Harold and Maude (1971)
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    Bud Cort and Vivian Pickles in Harold and 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

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Hal Ashby intended to film a scene of Harold and Maude making love, but Paramount dismissed this idea.
    • Goofs
      When Maude pulls the banjo out of a cabinet, you see the reflection of crew and lights.
    • Quotes

      Harold: Maude?

      Maude: Yeah?

      Harold: [pulls the stamped coin from the arcade out of his pocket] Here.

      Maude: A gift!

      [reads the engraving]

      Maude: "Harold loves Maude."... and Maude loves Harold. This is the nicest gift I've received in years.

      [she throws the stamped coin into the water]

      Harold: [gasps, bemused]

      Maude: So I'll always know where it is.

    • 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 reviews374

    Review
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    Featured review
    8/10
    Great Film
    Surprisingly hilarious and strange story about living life to the fullest. This film was really well made and the soundtrack for the film was also amazing. I really enjoyed watching it, it was fun to watch.

    Ruth Gordon really had a great and touching performance in the film as Maude, an old woman who loves life and the earth. I also thought Bud Cort was surprisingly charming as well in the film as Harold, a young man who is very much so obsessed with death. I think the clashing of the two works very well and they actually have great chemistry together. Whenever it was their time to shine they both absolutely rocked their scenes. I thought in the end it was actually a touching, yet heartbreaking film. It's a perfect example of opposites attract.

    Overall, Harold and Maude was a great film. Definitely gave me similar vibes to The Graduate. Nevertheless, the characters, storytelling, camera work, shot composition, cinematography and acting were all great. I recommend checking it out tbh. There are a lot of good messages in the film.

    Definitely one of my favorites from the New Hollywood era so far.
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    FAQ7

    • Is "Harold and Maude" based on a book?
    • How old are Harold and Maude supposed to be?
    • Why was Harold continually trying to commit suicide?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 20, 1971 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Harold et 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
      • $1,546
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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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