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Overview

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8.1/10   26,220 votes
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Director:
Hal Ashby
Writer:
Colin Higgins (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
20 December 1971 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
They will defy everything you've ever seen or heard about screen lovers! [Video] more
Plot:
Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(10 articles)
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User Comments:
I loved this! more (244 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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 (as M. Borman)
Susan Madigan ... Girlfriend
Ray K. Goman ... Police Officer (as Ray Goman)
Gordon Devol ... Police Officer (as Gordon DeVol)
Harvey Brumfield ... Police Officer
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ensina-me a Viver (Brazil) (Portugal) [pt]
Harold et Maude (Canada: French title) (France) [fr]
Harold e Maude (Italy) [it]
Harold i Maude (Poland) [pl]
Harold ja Maude (Finland) [fi]
Harold kai Maude (Greece) (festival title) [el]
Harold og Maude (Denmark) [da]
Harold und Maude (West Germany) [de]
Harold ve Maude (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Harold y Maude (Joven chalado millonario seduce a vieja chiflada) (Spain) [es]
Ta trella kapritsia tou Harold (Greece) [el]
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Runtime:
91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Filming Locations:
Berkeley, California, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Director Cameo: [Hal Ashby]the bearded man seen briefly in the amusement park arcade. more
Goofs:
Continuity: About 50 minutes into the film, when Maude is doing donuts around the officer, the driver-side window of the truck is alternately up/down between shots. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Mrs. Chasen: [after spotting Harold hanging from a noose in the living room] I suppose you think that's very funny, Harold... Oh, dinner at eight, Harold. And do try and be a little more vivacious.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Charlie Bartlett (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Don't Be Shy more

FAQ

How have people interpreted the end of the film?
Why was Harold continually trying to commit suicide?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
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35 out of 43 people found the following comment useful.
I loved this!, 14 March 2004
Author: strindbergandhelium from Austin, Texas

I want to BE Maude when I am older. Ironically, I have never seen a movie that was so full of life and joy. There are many little things in this movie, little details and gags, that increase the movie's replayability. The acting is amazing. Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort have wonderful chemistry,which is a tribute to the their acting ability, as well as the tight writing and solid direction. I was sad that this movie did not garner more recognition than it did when it was released. I am also disappointed that Bud Cort has not starred in more things since this movie. Oh well. This is a good Hal Ashby movie to start with, but if you get a chance you should watch as many as possible. They are quirky, thoughtful and wonderful. "Harold and Maude" is a paean to life and love, even if it's in the weirdest places.

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So outdated. I'm not sure if it was successful in its time either Cvilleforever
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