Turner and Hooch (1989)
Average Rating: 5.2/10
Reviews Counted: 21
Fresh: 13 | Rotten: 8
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Release Date: Jul 28, 1989 Wide
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One by-product of two consecutive Oscar wins is that Tom Hanks no longer has to appear in such potboilers as Turner and Hooch. Hanks plays Turner, a meticulously groomed, excruciatingly well-organized detective working in a small California coastal town. When local "character" Amos Reed (John McIntire) is murdered by drug smugglers, the only witness is Reed's slobbery, smelly mutt, Hooch. You're way ahead of us, folks: Turner, who despises dogs in general and Hooch in particular, is compelled to
Jul 28, 1989 Wide
Apr 2, 2002
Buena Vista Pictures
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Cast
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Tom Hanks
Scott Turner -
Mare Winningham
Emily Carson -
Craig T. Nelson
Police Chief Hyde -
Reginald VelJohnson
Det. David Sutton -
Scott Paulin
Zack Gregory -
J.C. Quinn
Walter Boyett -
John McIntire
Amos Reed -
Beasley
Hooch the Dog -
Cheryl Anderson
Mrs. Boyett -
Joel Bailey
Ferraday -
Jim Beaver
Plant Manager -
Clyde Kusatsu
Kevin Williams -
Victor di Mattia
Sean Boyett -
Nick Dimitri
Casey -
Jenny Drugan
Christine Harper -
David Knell
Ernie -
Ernie Lively
Motel Clerk -
Mary McCusker
Katie -
Eda Reiss Merin
Mrs. Remington -
Elden Ryan Ratliff
Eric Boyett -
Kevin Scannell
Jeff Foster -
Ebbe Roe Smith
Harley McCabe -
Elaine Renee Bush
Store Clerk -
Terry Israel
Police Officer -
Madeleine Cowie Klein
Animal Control Woman -
Ursula Lentine
Bride -
Sharon Madden
Mrs. Kathy Harper -
Frederick Ponzlov
Police Officer -
Scott Stevens
Cop -
Julian Sylvester
Animal Control Man -
Andrew W. Walker
Police Officer -
Daniel Ben Wilson
Mike Harper -
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Linda G. Miller
Mrs. Pine
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All Critics (27) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (8) | DVD (3)
I laughed heartily with the film, but I almost went cross-eyed trying to consider what the hell this script actually contained before Disney, five screenwriters, and two directors tore it apart.
So-so little comedy that's better than you'd think.
Cute dog 'n' guy comedy
Silly, early-Hanks fun
Hanks is great. A nice mix of laughs and tears
A dumb idea that winds up being an entertaining buddy picture
...[the ending] feels out of place and out of synch with the rest of the movie.
The beginning of the end for Hanks as a comedian -- dig it for that, but don't be too kind.
Proof of the W.C. Fields adage that you should never work with animals or children.
Audience Reviews for Turner and Hooch
Super Reviewer
I remember some of these caninecop movies from the 80's. This one was probably the best of the bunch. The film also features a young Tom Hanks, who wasn't at that time a big star. That would happen after some years...
The film starts as a typical 80's cop movie with a saxophone tune on the background when the lead character is being introduced. It's immediately obvious that Hanks' character is a good, not your typical cop who is something of a neat freak.
The first time Hooch, a super drooler mastiff, was introduced, I became instantly infatuated with the dog. It looked somewhat of a Predator on four legs. The slow motion sequence, with its snout going all over... Excellent.
The story is a typical cop movie that has its moments but most of the movie concentrates on the building relationship between Turner and Hooch. Tom Hanks shows his comedic talents but most of the scenes are robbed by the dog. The scene where he shows the house to the dog, the stakeout scene, the end scene. All of these scenes were perfect examples on how a good dog 'actor' can make an average movie worth a look. Some scenes, especially in the end may give tears of laughter and sadness to all who admire these cute furry pooches.
As an end statement, I must confess that I'm a dog owner. I just love these "man's best friend's". I've always had dogs and I can understand the reactions of Hanks character, that occurred throughout the movie. You simply can't find a more trust worthy animal.
Super Reviewer
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- Scott Turner: (closing line) This is not your room!
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