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.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 wins & 3 nominations total
Tom Skerritt
- Motorcycle Officer
- (as M. Borman)
Ray K. Goman
- Police Officer
- (as Ray Goman)
Gordon De Vol
- Police Officer
- (as Gordon DeVol)
Sonia Sorel
- Head Nurse
- (as Sonia Sorrell)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- GoofsWhen 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.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
Featured review
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.
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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- BenjaminPopkin
- Mar 30, 2022
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- Also known as
- Harold et Maude
- Filming locations
- 10 Stacey Court, Hillsborough, California, USA(Chasen Family mansion)
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- Budget
- $1,200,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $1,546
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