Harold and the Purple Crayon
By Sandie Angulo Chen,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Beloved classic picture book heads to the big screen.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Harold and the Purple Crayon is based on the popular 1955 children's book of the same name. Just how far this version will sway from -- or stay true to -- the original story currently remains a mystery. If it does stick close to the source material, the story's simple premise of a little boy on a magical mission with just one special crayon is likely to be heartwarming and whimsical, with voice appearances by Shazam! leading man Zachary Levi and Zooey Deschanel of New Girl fame.
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Harold and the Purple Crayon
Movie Details
- In theaters: August 2, 2024
- Cast: Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Zooey Deschanel
- Director: Carlos Saldanha
- Inclusion Information: Latinx directors, Black actors
- Studio: Sony Pictures Releasing
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Book Characters
- MPAA rating: PG
- MPAA explanation: mild action and thematic elements
- Last updated: June 2, 2023
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