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Release Date:
Friday, August 2, 2024 Nationwide
mild action and thematic elements
Plot: What's the story about?
Harold, a bald young boy with a love of drawing, fears that the birth of a new baby brother will ruin his life. With his magic purple crayon he retreats into a fantasy world in which a monster abducts his baby brother. When real-life complications occur during the pregnancy, it’s up to Harold to right his wrongs.
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Who stars in Harold and the Purple Crayon: Cast List
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The Mill, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Trolls Band Together, Dreamin' Wild
Dashing Through the Snow, The Valet
Who's making Harold and the Purple Crayon: Crew List
A look at the Harold and the Purple Crayon behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Carlos Saldanha last directed Ferdinand and Rio, I Love You. The film's writer David Guion last wrote Slumberland and Dinner for Schmucks.
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Production: What we know about Harold and the Purple Crayon?
Key Facts
- Carlos Saldanha will direct the movie (2/10/2022).
- This will be a live-action film (2/3/2021).
- Based on the 1955 children's book "Harold and the Purple Crayon," written by Crockett Johnson.
Filming Timeline
- 2023 - April: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2022 - October: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2022 - February: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Zooey Deschanel has joined the cast of the live-action adaptation.
- 2021 - February: The film was set to Development status.
Zachary Levi is on-board to star in the long-in-the-works adaptation.
- 2010 - February: The film was set to Announced status.
Harold and the Purple Crayon Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Harold and the Purple Crayon is coming out as a Nationwide release in 2024 on Friday, August 2, 2024. There is 1 other movie coming out on the same date, including Trap.