Harold's Going Stiff (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2011, Harold's Going Stiff is a comedy, drama and horror film directed by Keith Wright, running about 77 minutes. “The nicest zombie you'll ever meet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lonely pensioner, Harold Gimble, has become the first man to suffer from a new neurological disease that is slowly turning him into a zombie-like state. Harold’s hermit-like existence is shaken up when a vivacious nurse, Penny Rudge, is sent along to alleviate his stiffness. Her ‘special’ massage techniques work a treat on Harold and they become close friends. Harold agrees to trial a possible cure for the disease at a private institute, and the initial results are excellent. But the following day he’s in an even worse state than before, and after Penny accidentally overhears the doctor’s dire prognosis for Harold she decides to sneak him away the next morning. Word soon gets out, and before long a small group of bloodthirsty thugs are pursuing Harold and Penny across dramatic moorlands in the hope of a kill.
Who’s in it. Harold's Going Stiff stars Stan Rowe as Harold Gimble, Sarah Spencer as Penny Rudge, Andy Pandini as Jon Grayson and Phil Gascoyne as Norbert Shuttleworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Harold's Going Stiff has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harold's Going Stiff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harold's Going Stiff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harold's Going Stiff (2011)?
- In US, Harold's Going Stiff is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harold's Going Stiff worth watching?
- Harold's Going Stiff holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harold's Going Stiff?
- Harold's Going Stiff stars Stan Rowe, Sarah Spencer, Andy Pandini, Phil Gascoyne and Lee Thompson.
- When was Harold's Going Stiff released?
- Harold's Going Stiff was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.