Harold and Maude (1971)
A morbid young man finds an unconventional zest for life through a free-spirited, much older woman.
A deadpan young man obsessed with death meets an eccentric septuagenarian who teaches him to live life to the fullest.
How intense is Harold and Maude?
Harold and Maude has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated PG.
What Harold and Maude feels like
- Tone
- whimsicaldarkly comicmelancholyfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Harold and Maude
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Harold and Maude scary?
No. Harold and Maude is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Harold and Maude gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Harold and Maude sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Harold and Maude OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Harold and Maude?
Harold and Maude runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream Harold and Maude?
Harold and Maude is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Harold and Maude have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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