Harold and Maude
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Harold and Maude

Best from age 14 · PG · 1971 · 92 min

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 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

3/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

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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