5.4
Is Harold worth watching?
37
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 10). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (21).
Harold
2008·Movie
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A comedy: .
Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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New town. New school. Bad hair day.
A teenager with an early onset of male-pattern baldness befriends his high school's janitor.
Indie Coming-of-Age DramaUnlikely FriendshipSocial AwkwardnessTeenage InsecurityMelancholic ToneCharacter StudySubtle HumorRealistic Slice of LifeQuiet Introspection
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Is Harold okay for kids?
Strong language
Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Will Harold make me laugh?
A touch
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.
Is Harold plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.