Harold and Maude (1971)

"They were meant to be. But exactly what they were meant to be is not quite clear."Movie
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Harold and Maude
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StarringRuth GordonBud CortVivian Pickles
DirectorHal Ashby
WriterColin Higgins
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PG 1 hr 32 minDec 20th, 1971Drama, Comedy, Romance
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Plot
The young Harold lives in his own world of suicide-attempts and funeral visits to avoid the misery of his current family and home environment. Harold meets an 80-year-old woman named Maude who also lives in her own world yet one in which she is having the time of her life. When the two opposites meet they realize that their differences don’t matter and they become best friends and love each other.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 20th, 1971 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 27th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,200,000
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Mildred Lewis
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
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Harold and Maude Quotes

Understanding Human Connection

Harold: You sure have a way with people.
Maude: Well, they're my species!
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Belief in Freedom Over License

Motorcycle Officer: License, lady?
Maude: I don't have one. I don't believe in them.
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