Harold and Maude (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1971, Harold and Maude is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Hal Ashby, running about 91 minutes. “They were meant to be. But exactly what they were meant to be is not quite clear.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Harold and Maude stars Ruth Gordon as Dame Marjorie "Maude" Chardin, Bud Cort as Harold Parker Chasen, Vivian Pickles as Mrs. Chasen and Cyril Cusack as Glaucus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Harold and Maude has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harold and Maude page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harold and Maude tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harold and Maude (1971)?
- In US, Harold and Maude is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harold and Maude worth watching?
- Harold and Maude holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Harold and Maude?
- Harold and Maude stars Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack and Charles Tyner.
- When was Harold and Maude released?
- Harold and Maude was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.