Harold and Maude (1971)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,184 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1971-12-20
Runtime: 92 minutes
Where to watch Harold and Maude
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A deadpan young man obsessed with death meets an eccentric septuagenarian who teaches him to live life to the fullest.
Harold and Maude parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Harold and Maude is a PG-rated dark comedy involving a young man's obsession with death and staged suicide attempts.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Features repeated staged suicide attempts by the protagonist, played for dark comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Hal Ashby
Cast
- Ruth Gordon as Maude
- Bud Cort as Harold
- Vivian Pickles as Mrs. Chasen
- Cyril Cusack as Glaucus
- Charles Tyner as Uncle Victor
- Ellen Geer as Sunshine Doré
- Eric Christmas as Priest
- G. Wood as Psychiatrist
- Judy Engles as Candy Gulf
- Shari Summers as Edith Phern
Harold and Maude FAQ
Is Harold and Maude good?
Harold and Maude has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,184 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Harold and Maude?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Harold and Maude OK for kids?
Harold and Maude is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Harold and Maude is a PG-rated dark comedy involving a young man's obsession with death and staged suicide attempts.
What movies are like Harold and Maude?
If you liked Harold and Maude, try The Leisure Seeker, Lost in Translation, The Idea of You and Life in a Year.