Harold and the Purple Crayon
“Everything he draws is about to get real.”
Synopsis
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-22
Top Cast
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Zachary Levi
Harold
Lil Rel Howery
Moose
Zooey Deschanel
Terry
Benjamin Bottani
Mel
Tanya Reynolds
Porcupine
Jemaine Clement
Gary
Alfred Molina
Narrator (voice)
Pete Gardner
Detective Love
Camille Guaty
Junior Detective Silva
Ravi Patel
Prasad
Zele Avradopoulos
Ms. Hemm
Boston Pierce
Supreme Bro #1
Salathiel Murphy
Supreme Bro #2
Vartan
Mayhem
Brisco De Poalo
Kid (Library)
Lauren Halperin
Kid's Mom (Library)
Seth Zane Robbins
Oscar
Catherine Davis
Kat
Release History & Theatrical Window
Giffoni Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 25, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 27, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 18, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.81x
-$7.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Saldanha
- Screenplay & Story
- David Guion, Michael Handelman
- Original Score
- Batu Sener
- Original Title
- Harold and the Purple Crayon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.2M
- Production Studios
- Davis Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, TSG Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Saldanha
David Guion, Michael Handelman, Crockett Johnson
Batu Sener
Gabriel Beristain
Mark Helfrich, Tia Nolan
Jenny Hinkey, Jeremy Stein, John Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Carlos Saldanha
Director
John Davis
Producer
Shepherd Frankel
Production Design
Molly Maginnis
Costume Design
David Guion
Screenplay
Michael Handelman
Screenplay
Mark Helfrich
Editor
Tia Nolan
Editor
Batu Sener
Original Music Composer
Keith Adams
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gregory D. Liegey
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harold and the Purple Crayon
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What is Harold and the Purple Crayon about?
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.
Who directed Harold and the Purple Crayon?
Harold and the Purple Crayon was directed by Carlos Saldanha.
Who stars in Harold and the Purple Crayon?
The principal cast of Harold and the Purple Crayon includes Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Zooey Deschanel, Benjamin Bottani, Tanya Reynolds.
When was Harold and the Purple Crayon released and how long is it?
Harold and the Purple Crayon was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Harold and the Purple Crayon?
Harold and the Purple Crayon had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $32.2M at the worldwide box office (0.81 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Harold and the Purple Crayon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harold and the Purple Crayon was composed by Batu Sener.
Is Harold and the Purple Crayon based on a book or true story?
Harold and the Purple Crayon is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Crockett Johnson", Characters: "Crockett Johnson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harold and the Purple Crayon?
Harold and the Purple Crayon holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).