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Harold and the Purple Crayon

6.620241h 30mPGMovieFamilyComedyAdventure

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.

DirectorCarlos Saldanha
WritersDavid Guion·Michael Handelman
ProducersJenny Hinkey·Jeremy Stein

Where to watch

NetflixNetflixCrave Amazon ChannelCrave Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Carlos Saldanha

ZLZachary Levi
Zachary Levi
Harold
LHLil Rel Howery
Lil Rel Howery
Moose
ZDZooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel
Terry
BBBenjamin Bottani
Benjamin Bottani
Mel
TRTanya Reynolds
Tanya Reynolds
Porcupine
JCJemaine Clement
Jemaine Clement
Gary
AMAlfred Molina
Alfred Molina
Narrator (voice)
PGPete Gardner
Pete Gardner
Detective Love
CGCamille Guaty
Camille Guaty
Junior Detective Silva
RPRavi Patel
Ravi Patel
Prasad
ZAZele Avradopoulos
Zele Avradopoulos
Ms. Hemm
BPBoston Pierce
Boston Pierce
Supreme Bro #1

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Harold and the Purple Crayon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Harold and the Purple Crayon?

Harold and the Purple Crayon is streaming on Netflix and Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Harold and the Purple Crayon on Netflix?

Yes — Harold and the Purple Crayon is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Harold and the Purple Crayon on Amazon Prime Video?

Harold and the Purple Crayon isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Harold and the Purple Crayon for free?

Harold and the Purple Crayon is available on Netflix and Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.