Harold and Maude
dir. Hal Ashby · 1971
Life is about finding joy and connection in unexpected places, regardless of age or societal expectations.
Plot
The young Harold lives in his own world of suicide-attempts and funeral visits to avoid the misery of his current family and home environment. Harold meets an 80-year-old woman named Maude who also lives in her own world yet one in which she is having the time of her life. When the two opposites meet they realize that their differences don’t matter and they become best friends and love each other.
Why watch
Harold and Maude is a delightful exploration of life’s absurdities, pairing a young man obsessed with death with a free-spirited octogenarian who celebrates life. This whimsical tale of found family and unconventional love invites viewers to embrace the joy in the unexpected.