Harold and Maude

Colin Higgins presents an eccentric and touching story about the unlikely friendship between Harold, a grieving young man obsessed with funerals, and Maude, an elderly woman passionate about life. Through unexpected encounters at funeral ceremonies, the two develop a deep connection that defies social conventions and offers lessons about meaning, death, and the beauty of a life fully lived.

A philosophical comedy that embraces the absurdity of the human condition while celebrating redemption through genuine connection.

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Quentin TarantinoDirector and screenwriter · Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill

”I didn't see Harold and Maude until about seven years ago, but I read [this book] back in the '70s.”

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