Harold and Maude
Seen it?1971 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Something's Gotta Give, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
A deadpan young man obsessed with death meets an eccentric septuagenarian who teaches him to live life to the fullest.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 337K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hal Ashby
- Ruth GordonMaude
- Bud CortHarold
- Vivian PicklesMrs. Chasen
- Cyril CusackGlaucus
- Charles TynerUncle Victor
- Ellen GeerSunshine Doré
- Eric ChristmasPriest
- G. WoodPsychiatrist
- Judy EnglesCandy Gulf
- Shari SummersEdith Phern