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Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude (1971) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
76

Now, before we get into the important info of how you can watch 'Harold and Maude' right now, here are some details about the Paramount Pictures drama flick. Harold and Maude starring Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 32 min. The release date of the movie is December 20th, 1971. The movie received a user score of 76/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 1,158 engaged users.

Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the 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."

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Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Harold and Maude' on each platform when they are available. 'Harold and Maude' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on MGM Plus, Apple TV, and Apple TV in the US.

'Harold and Maude' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on December 20th, 1971 - Buy Harold and Maude Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting June 27th, 2000 - Buy Harold and Maude DVD

Watch 'Harold and Maude' In Theaters

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