Harold and the Purple Crayon (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1959, Harold and the Purple Crayon is a family and animation film directed by David Piel, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the ingeniously imaginative story of a small boy who, with his magic crayon, draws himself in and out of a series of adventures.
Who’s in it. Harold and the Purple Crayon stars Bruce Bayley Johnson as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Harold and the Purple Crayon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from YouTube, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harold and the Purple Crayon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harold and the Purple Crayon tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harold and the Purple Crayon (1959)?
- In US, Harold and the Purple Crayon is available to rent or buy from YouTube, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harold and the Purple Crayon worth watching?
- Harold and the Purple Crayon holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harold and the Purple Crayon?
- Harold and the Purple Crayon stars Bruce Bayley Johnson.
- When was Harold and the Purple Crayon released?
- Harold and the Purple Crayon was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.