Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

1971 · 92 min · EN · PG · 7.6 (1,212 votes)
Dir. Hal Ashby · Starring Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack, Charles Tyner, Ellen Geer

They were meant to be. But exactly what they were meant to be is not quite clear.

ComedyDramaRomance

A deadpan young man obsessed with death meets an eccentric septuagenarian who teaches him to live life to the fullest.

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This film offers a uniquely morbid yet utterly life-affirming experience. It's a tender, darkly comedic journey through unconventional connections, celebrating individuality and finding joy in the most unexpected places. The quirky charm and gentle pacing create a deeply resonant, feel-good, yet poignant watch.

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