Harold and Maude (1971) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Drama / Romance · Directed by Hal Ashby · Starring Bud Cort, Ruth Gordon
A deadpan young man obsessed with death meets an eccentric septuagenarian who teaches him to live life to the fullest.
Where was Harold and Maude filmed?
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Harold drives across the bridge in his hearse; iconic establishing shots of the bridge and bay. The Golden Gate Bridge serves as a visual symbol of San Francisco and appears repeatedly throughout the film as Harold navigates the city
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Harold and Maude spend time together; romantic and contemplative scenes at the landmark. The neoclassical Palace of Fine Arts provides an elegant, artistic backdrop for key moments between Harold and Maude
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Harold and Maude visit the tower; sweeping views of the city from the hilltop location. Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill offers panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and serves as a romantic meeting point in the film
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Harold and Maude explore the coastal cliffs and scenic overlooks. The dramatic coastal landscape at Land's End provides a windswept, romantic setting for the couple's intimate moments and reflects the film's themes of life and mortality
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Harold drives through North Beach neighborhoods; street scenes showing the city's urban landscape. The bohemian North Beach district reflects the film's counterculture sensibility and provides authentic San Francisco street atmosphere