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Harry and the Hendersons

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While returning from a trip in the woods, George Henderson (John Lithgow) 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" (Kevin Peter Hall) 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 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. Rated: 2/4 Apr 29, 2007 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an amiable comedy that benefits substantially from the stellar work of its various performers... Rated: 3/4 Nov 3, 2021 Full Review Ángel Luis Inurria El Pais (Spain) The movie feels heavy and repetitive. [Full Review in Spanish] Jun 15, 2020 Full Review Eve Tushnet Patheos 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... Mar 26, 2020 Full Review Cathy Burke United Press International While E.T. had tears to spare for everyone in the family, Harry and the Hendersons is strictly for the kids. Oct 10, 2016 Full Review Ellen Dendy Common Sense Media A big, Harry family adventure full of laughs. Rated: 4/5 Jan 1, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A fun romp highlighting the beautiful northwest and a radical station wagon. Oh, and Bigfoot. And John Lithgow. What's not to love? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Lincoln N I LOVE HARRY, HE MAKES THIS MOVIE GOOD. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Dimitrios B It was okay, not terrible but it wasn't super good, would recommend Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/09/24 Full Review Crystal F A super cute family movie with a new take on the idea of bigfoot. The acting by John Lithgow and Don Ameche is incredible. Harry starts out kinda scary but is really so lovable and endearing! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/30/23 Full Review The M honestly a really great movie one of bigfoots best. not 100% accurate but defiantly entertaining. Worth a watch Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/23 Full Review PowerGlover A fantastic movie that should be celebrated. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Harry and His Family Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Harry and His Family 2:15 Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Goodbye, My Friend Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Goodbye, My Friend 2:14 Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - It's Alive! Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - It's Alive! 2:36 Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Sitting Lessons Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Sitting Lessons 2:58 Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Dumpster Diving Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Dumpster Diving 2:58 Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - There Are No Bigfeet! Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - There Are No Bigfeet! 2:59 Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Eating the Corsage Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Eating the Corsage 2:20 Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Hiding Harry Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Hiding Harry 2:48 Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Bear or Gorilla? Harry and the Hendersons: Official Clip - Bear or Gorilla? 2:29 View more videos
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Synopsis While returning from a trip in the woods, George Henderson (John Lithgow) 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" (Kevin Peter Hall) 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
Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
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
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