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Harold and the Purple Crayon

2024Movie1 h 30 minPG

ComedyFamily
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic345.2Rotten Tomatoes28%78%

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about fantasy and family, with standout visual style.

Good for family movie night · kids · comfort watch

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Everything he draws is about to get real.

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.

Feels like

  • Live-Action/Animation Hybrid
  • Childlike Wonder
  • Family Adventure
  • Visual Creativity
  • Nostalgic Adaptation
  • Wholesome Comedy
  • Meta-Fictional Elements
  • Imaginative World-Building

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Carlos Saldanha
Written by
David Guion, Michael Handelman
Produced by
John Davis
Music by
Batu Sener

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 31, 2024 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
July 31, 2024
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$32 million
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Reality Warper, Weird Moon, Present Tense Narrative +9

  • Reality Warper
  • Weird Moon
  • Present Tense Narrative
  • The Homeward Journey
  • Mental World
  • Mime and Music-Only Cartoon
  • Terrifying Tyrannosaur
  • Gentle Giant Sauropod
  • Temper-Ceratops
  • Character Name and the Noun Phrase
  • Non-Standard Character Design
  • Short-Runner

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Harold and the Purple Crayon?"

Questions about Harold and the Purple Crayon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Harold and the Purple Crayon?

Hulu

In the United States, Harold and the Purple Crayon streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, and Plex. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Harold and the Purple Crayon worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Harold and the Purple Crayon okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Harold and the Purple Crayon make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Harold and the Purple Crayon?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Was Harold and the Purple Crayon a box office flop?

Budget$40 million
Box office$32 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.

What tropes does Harold and the Purple Crayon use?

Reality WarperWeird MoonPresent Tense NarrativeThe Homeward JourneyMental WorldMime and Music-Only CartoonTerrifying TyrannosaurGentle Giant SauropodTemper-CeratopsCharacter Name and the Noun PhraseNon-Standard Character DesignShort-Runnerand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Reality Warper, Weird Moon, and Present Tense Narrative.