Harold and the Purple Crayon
2024, English. Directed by Carlos Saldanha.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 398 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold and the Purple Crayon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 July 2024
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Handelman, David Guion
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $32M
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What Harold and the Purple Crayon is based on
Harold and the Purple Crayon is based on Harold and the Purple Crayon, a 1955 children's book by Crockett Johnson.
Children's book · 1955
Harold and the Purple Crayon
By Crockett Johnson
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Harold and the Purple Crayon: quick answers
Is Harold and the Purple Crayon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 398 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Harold and the Purple Crayon?
Harold and the Purple Crayon runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Harold and the Purple Crayon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Harold and the Purple Crayon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Harold and the Purple Crayon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Harold and the Purple Crayon is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Harold and the Purple Crayon on?
Harold and the Purple Crayon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Harold and the Purple Crayon?
If you liked Harold and the Purple Crayon, try Clifford the Big Red Dog, Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz, My Father's Dragon.
Who directed Harold and the Purple Crayon?
Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024) was directed by Carlos Saldanha and stars Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Zooey Deschanel.
What is Harold and the Purple Crayon based on?
Harold and the Purple Crayon is based on Harold and the Purple Crayon, a 1955 children's book by Crockett Johnson.