The Harrad Experiment (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 3.1
Released in 1973, The Harrad Experiment is a drama and romance film directed by Ted Post, running about 95 minutes. “Harrad College... where free, liberated relations between coed students are encouraged!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At fictional Harrad College students learn about sexuality and experiment with each other. Based on the 1962 book of the same name by Robert Rimmer, this movie deals with the concept of free love during the height of the sexual revolution which took place in the United States.
Who’s in it. The Harrad Experiment stars James Whitmore as Philip Tenhausen, Tippi Hedren as Margaret Tenhausen, Don Johnson as Stanley Cole and Bruno Kirby as Harry Schacht, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.1/10, The Harrad Experiment has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Harrad Experiment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Harrad Experiment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Harrad Experiment (1973)?
- In US, The Harrad Experiment is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Harrad Experiment worth watching?
- The Harrad Experiment holds an audience score of 3.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Harrad Experiment?
- The Harrad Experiment stars James Whitmore, Tippi Hedren, Don Johnson, Bruno Kirby and Laurie Walters.