Harold and Maude
“They were meant to be. But exactly what they were meant to be is not quite clear.”
Synopsis
A deadpan young man obsessed with death meets an eccentric septuagenarian who teaches him to live life to the fullest.
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Harold and Maude - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-01
Top Cast
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Ruth Gordon
Maude
Bud Cort
Harold
Vivian Pickles
Mrs. Chasen
Cyril Cusack
Glaucus
Charles Tyner
Uncle Victor
Ellen Geer
Sunshine Doré
Eric Christmas
Priest
G. Wood
Psychiatrist
Judy Engles
Candy Gulf
Shari Summers
Edith Phern
Tom Skerritt
Motorcycle Officer
Susan Madigan
Girlfriend
Ray K. Goman
Police Officer
Gordon Devol
Police Officer
Harvey Brumfield
Police Officer
Henry Dieckoff
Butler
Philip Schultz
Doctor
Sonia Sorel
Head Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mill Valley Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Higgins
- Original Title
- Harold and Maude
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Mildred Lewis and Colin Higgins Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Ashby
Colin Higgins
John A. Alonzo
William A. Sawyer, Edward Warschilka
Colin Higgins, Charles Mulvehill, Mildred Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Ashby
Director
Colin Higgins
Producer
Charles Mulvehill
Producer
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
William A. Sawyer
Editor
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Michael D. Haller
Production Design
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Colin Higgins
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harold and Maude
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harold and Maude about?
A deadpan young man obsessed with death meets an eccentric septuagenarian who teaches him to live life to the fullest.
Who directed Harold and Maude?
Harold and Maude was directed by Hal Ashby.
Who stars in Harold and Maude?
The principal cast of Harold and Maude includes Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack, Charles Tyner.
When was Harold and Maude released and how long is it?
Harold and Maude was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harold and Maude?
Harold and Maude holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).