Harry and the Hendersons

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Harry and the Hendersons

PG

1987

1h 50m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Drama

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While returning from a trip to the woods, George Henderson and his family run into something with their car that turns out to be a Sasquatch. Thinking the creature is dead, they take him home, but "Harry" soon awakens. Despite their initial fears, Harry is a kind and sensitive being, and the Hendersons become very fond of him. However, it is difficult to keep him a secret, and soon they begin to fear for Harry's safety.

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

04/29/2007

2/4

Just as Mac and Me eventually devolved into a feature-length commercial for McDonald's, Harry and the Hendersons eventually emerges as a vegetarian screed.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

11/03/2021

3/4

...an amiable comedy that benefits substantially from the stellar work of its various performers...

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Ángel Luis Inurria

El Pais (Spain)

06/15/2020

The movie feels heavy and repetitive. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Eve Tushnet

Patheos

03/26/2020

There's some interesting gender stuff: The dad, who works at his own father's gun dealership, is all camo-sports-masculinity, but turns out to be hiding a talent for tender artistry which the events of the film vindicate...

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Cathy Burke

United Press International

10/10/2016

While E.T. had tears to spare for everyone in the family, Harry and the Hendersons is strictly for the kids.

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Ellen Dendy

Common Sense Media

01/01/2011

4/5

A big, Harry family adventure full of laughs.

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Chaz N.

@Sicco66 Mar 24

Great movie and I remember the build up to the release of not know what he looked like. Remember crying at the end when I first saw it.

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Reynaldo S

@Scorpian Jan 23

An amazing movie with a heartful message. Great acting and comedic performances. Critical critics are just that, critical so don't read the BS. Watch it yourself and you judge. Classic movie from John Lithgow.

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David J

@RT26707886 Jan 20

This movie is great! It has a 48% critics rating on rotten tomatoes. The critics have it wrong because why was there a spin-off series. I love this movie so far!

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Duante X H

@Duante2026 Jan 15

The Best Movie Ever

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Ray L

@RT17291655 Jan 12

Saw this film 38 years ago loved it then loved it now

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Matthew H

@MatthewRovks Dec 13

Amazing film to grow up with

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William Dear

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John Lithgow

George Henderson

Melinda Dillon

Nancy Henderson

Margaret Langrick

Sarah Henderson

Joshua Rudoy

Ernie Henderson

Kevin Peter Hall

Harry

Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Harry and His Family

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Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Goodbye, My Friend

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Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Sitting Lessons

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Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Dumpster Diving

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Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - There Are No Bigfeet!

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Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Eating the Corsage

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Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Hiding Harry

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Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Bear or Gorilla?

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Synopsis

While returning from a trip to the woods, George Henderson and his family run into something with their car that turns out to be a Sasquatch. Thinking the creature is dead, they take him home, but "Harry" soon awakens. Despite their initial fears, Harry is a kind and sensitive being, and the Hendersons become very fond of him. However, it is difficult to keep him a secret, and soon they begin to fear for Harry's safety.

Director: William Dear
Producer: William Dear, Richard Vane
Screenwriter: William Dear, Bill Martin, Ezra D. Rappaport
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 5, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $27.1M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Surround