Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon

2024Movie90 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users88%
Director: Carlos SaldanhaGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Harold, a young boy who uses his purple crayon to create new worlds and adventures, finds himself unexpectedly pulled into his own drawing. He must then navigate this unfamiliar, imaginative world and find his way back home, with the help of his sentient crayon. Along the way, he learns the power of imagination and friendship.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its vibrant animation and the heartwarming message about creativity, but some found the plot to be predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's whimsical nature and appeal to families.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative visuals and charming premise.
  • Some critics found the story to be a bit too simplistic for older audiences.
  • Generally considered a delightful experience for young children and families.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the movie's imaginative visuals and its positive message about creativity. Many found it to be an entertaining and visually engaging film for children, though a few felt the plot could have been more developed.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the beloved 1955 children's book by Crockett Johnson, which has been a favorite for generations.

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There's something about Zachary Levi that I quite like. Like in "Shazam" (2019), he has a boyish charm to him that is engaging to watch. In this, admittedly the story is all pretty thin, but his characterisation has a friendliness to it tha...