Harold and the Purple Crayon Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Don’t stop believing.

Amy Renner

Last modified: May. 22, 2024

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Release Date: Friday, August 2, 2024 Theaters

Director: Carlos Saldanha

Starring: Zachary Levi • Lil Rel Howery • Zooey Deschanel • Ravi Patel • Benjamin Bottani

PG Adventure N/A

3.23 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) 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—and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own. Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades.

Adventure Family Live-Action/CGI Adaptation

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Who is making Harold and the Purple Crayon – Crew List

A look at Harold and the Purple Crayon behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Carlos Saldanha last helmed Ferdinand and Rio, I Love You. The film's writer David Guion last penned Slumberland and Dinner for Schmucks.

Director: Carlos Saldanha
Screenwriters: David Guion
Michael Handelman
Producer: John Davis

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Davis Entertainment

Production – What we know about the 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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2023

Completed

Changed Harold and the Purple Crayon movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2022

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2022

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Zooey Deschanel has joined the cast of the live-action adaptation.

Feb 2021

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Zachary Levi is on-board to star in the long-in-the-works adaptation.

Feb 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for mild action and thematic elements
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Don’t stop believing.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Harold and the Purple Crayon Trailers and Clips

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Harold and the Purple Crayon Release Date: When was the film released?

Harold and the Purple Crayon was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 2 , 2024. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Kneecap, Trap and Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie.

The estimated home release date for Harold and the Purple Crayon is currently being determined. Stay tuned!