A New Leaf
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A New Leaf

Henry & Henrietta… the love couple of the seventies... and the laugh riot of the year.

1971 • 102 min • Comedy · Romance

Synopsis

After running out of funds, Henry Graham, a carefree playboy, plots to marry and murder wealthy botanist Henrietta Lowell.

Our family guide

Best from age 10
73
Movie Knight Score
207 reviews
  • 73 Audience · 207 · 100%

Henry, a bankrupt playboy, schemes to marry and murder a wealthy botanist to solve his financial woes. He finds himself in an increasingly complicated and darkly humorous situation.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
2/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Discussions of murder plots
  • Some light drinking
  • Character driven by greed

What it models well

  • Overcoming selfishness
  • Unconventional romance
  • Unexpected kindness

Talk about it after

  • Is it ever okay to do something bad for financial gain?
  • How do relationships change people?
  • What makes a person truly wealthy?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for A New Leaf. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: Elaine May • Crew: Elaine May

Trailers & clips

A New Leaf | Trailer | Super Channel

4K UHD + Blu-ray Promo Trailer

A NEW LEAF (1971) Clip - Walter Matthau & Elaine May

A New Leaf (1971) Trailer

A New Leaf - Trailer

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Details

TMDB audience
7.3/10 (207)
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Budget
$4,000,000
Box office
$5,000,000