The Harrad Experiment
Seen it?1973 | 95 min | Drama, Romance
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It made about 8 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Maurice, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
At fictional Harrad College students learn about sexuality and experiment with each other. Based on the 1966 book of the same name by Robert Rimmer, this movie deals with the concept of free love during the height of the sexual revolution which took place in the United States.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$3 million worldwide on a $400K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ted Post
- James WhitmorePhilip Tenhausen
- Tippi HedrenMargaret Tenhausen
- Don JohnsonStanley Cole
- Bruno KirbyHarry Schacht
- Laurie WaltersSheila Grove
- Victoria ThompsonBeth Hillyer
- Elliott StreetWilson
- Billy SandsJack
- Sharon UllrickBarbara
- Maggie WellmanCynthia