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Harold and Maude
Best from age 14 · PG · 1971 · 92 min
Watch with a parentBest from age 14 · PG · 1971 · 92 min · Comedy · Drama · Romance
Harold and Maude
A quirky young man fixated on death finds an unexpected zest for life through his friendship with an eccentric older woman. Their unique bond explores themes of living fully and embracing individuality.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate3/10
Romance & sensuality
Moderate3/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
Heads up
- Frequent discussions and depictions of suicide attempts, though played for dark humor.
- Brief nudity and implied sexual intimacy.
- Some characters engage in petty theft and light substance use.
Models well
- Embracing life and individuality
- Finding joy in unexpected places
- Challenging societal norms
- The value of intergenerational friendship
Talk about it after
- How Harold and Maude teach each other about life.
- The different ways people cope with sadness.
- Why Maude lives life so fully, and what that means.
- The idea of finding connection with unlikely friends.
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Harold and Maude - Trailer
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