Harold and Maude
"They were meant to be. But exactly what they were meant to be is not quite clear."
Originally released in 1971. Harold and Maude is a comedy/drama film. directed by Hal Ashby.
Starring Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, and Vivian Pickles
Synopsis
The young Harold lives in his own world of suicide-attempts and funeral visits to avoid the misery of his current family and home environment. Harold meets an 80-year-old woman named Maude who also lives in her own world yet one in which she is having the time of her life. When the two opposites meet they realize that their differences don’t matter and they become best friends and love each other.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (1,167 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold and Maude about?
The young Harold lives in his own world of suicide-attempts and funeral visits to avoid the misery of his current family and home environment. Harold meets an 80-year-old woman named Maude who also...
Who directed Harold and Maude?
Harold and Maude was directed by Hal Ashby.
How long is Harold and Maude?
Harold and Maude has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Harold and Maude released?
Harold and Maude was released on December 20, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Harold and Maude?
The main cast of Harold and Maude includes Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack, Charles Tyner.
Is Harold and Maude worth watching?
Harold and Maude has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,167 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.