Movies Like Harold and Maude (1971)

Harold and Maude is a 1971 comedy, drama, romance film from Hal Ashby with a MovieMagicScore of 7.6/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself and Summer of '42.

Comedy Drama Romance

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

2002

The strange comedy film of two close brothers; one, Wilbur, who wants to kill himself, and the other, Harbour, who tries to prevent this. When their father dies leaving them his bookstore they meet a woman who makes their lives a bit better yet with a bit more trouble as well.

6.5

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Summer of '42

1971

Over the summer of 1942 on Nantucket Island, three friends -- Hermie, Oscy and Benjie -- are more concerned with getting laid than anything else. Hermie falls in love with the married Dorothy, whose husband is an army pilot recently sent to the battlefront of World War II.

6.7

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The Death King

1990

Seven episodes, each taking place on a different day of the week, on the theme of suicide and violent death.

6.3

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8½

1963

Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.

8.1

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The Last Emperor

1987

A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.

7.6

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Melancholia

2011

Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.

7.2

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The Celebration

1998

The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a shocking secret.

7.7

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On the Count of Three

2022

Val has reached a place where he feels the only way out is to end things. But he considers himself a bit of a failure—his effectiveness lacking—so he figures he could use some help. As luck would have it, Val’s best friend, Kevin, is recovering from a failed suicide attempt, so he seems like the perfect partner for executing this double suicide plan. But before they go, they have some unfinished business to attend to.

6.5

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The Girl from the Wardrobe

2013

This is the story of three characters (brothers Tomek and Jacek and their neighbor Magda), each of them is in their own way lonely and alienated. The title character makes herself secluded. Tomek's alienation results from his neurological disease, and Jacek contacts the world mainly via the Internet. This is also a film about love. Love of one brother to the other and of one alienated human being to the other. All together it creates a very universal picture with a Polish entourage.

5.8

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#10

The Double

2014

An awkward office drone becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman he desires.

6.5

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#11

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

1958

An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

7.6

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#12

Effi Briest

1974

When 17-year-old Effi Briest marries the elderly Baron von Instetten, she moves to a small, isolated Baltic town and a house that she fears is haunted. Starved for companionship, Effi begins a friendship with Major Crampas, a charismatic womanizer.

6.6

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#13

The Bridge

2006

The Bridge is a controversial documentary that shows people jumping to their death from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.

6.8

MagicScore

#14

A Silent Voice: The Movie

2016

Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?

8.4

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#15

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

2023

Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she's too sensitive to kill. When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha's life is in jeopardy. Luckily, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life to save hers. But their friendly agreement soon becomes a nocturnal quest to fulfill Paul's last wishes before day breaks.

7.4

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#16

The Virgin Suicides

2000

A group of male friends become obsessed with five mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious parents.

7.1

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#17

It's Kind of a Funny Story

2010

A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.

7.0

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#18

A Family Affair

2024

The only thing worse than being the assistant to a high-maintenance movie star who doesn't take you seriously? Finding out he's smitten with your mom.

5.8

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#19

Whale Valley

2013

The film shows a strong bond between two brothers that live in a remote fjord with their parents. We look into their world through the eyes of the younger brother and follow him on a journey that marks a turning point in the lives of the brothers.

6.8

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#20

Dying Young

1991

After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.

6.7

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Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Harold and Maude?

The top films similar to Harold and Maude by MovieMagicScore are Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (6.5), Summer of '42 (6.7), The Death King (6.3). Each shares comedy/drama/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Harold and Maude worth watching?

Harold and Maude holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.6/10 from 1,149 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Harold and Maude?

Harold and Maude (1971) is a comedy, drama, romance film directed by Hal Ashby, starring Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles.

Where can I find more recommendations like Harold and Maude?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Harold and Maude

This ranked list pairs Harold and Maude (1971), a comedy and drama and romance film from Hal Ashby, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Ruth Gordon take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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