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      Harry and the Hendersons

      1987, Kids & family/Comedy, 1h 50m

      22 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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      Movie Info

      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.

      • Rating: PG

      • Genre: Kids & family, Comedy, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: William Dear

      • Producer: Richard Vane, William Dear

      • Writer: William Dear, Bill Martin, Ezra D. Rappaport

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $27.1M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Universal Pictures

      • Production Co: Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures

      • Sound Mix: Surround

      Cast & Crew

      John Lithgow
      Melinda Dillon
      Margaret Langrick
      Joshua Rudoy
      David Suchet
      Lainie Kazan
      Don Ameche
      William Dear
      Bill Martin

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      • Oct 05, 2014

        Wildly funny, Harry and the Hendersons is a sweet and charming family comedy. While on a hunting trip George Henderson hits a big foot with his car and takes it home, but gets the surprise of his life when it turns out to still be alive. The cast is pretty good; especially John Lithgow, who does a great job at balancing the comedy with the drama. And, the make-up and design for Harry is quite impressive. Yet, the film gets a bit heavy handed with its politics. Still, the shenanigans that the Henderson family get into while dealing with a big foot living with them provides plenty of laughs. Though it has a few problems, Harry and the Hendersons is incredibly fun.

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      • Jan 07, 2012

        This 80's family comedy is a passable flick and nothing more. It didn't produce a lot of laughs but it's not without it's charm.

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      • Oct 25, 2011

        Family movie classic indeed...easy to see why I'd always heard it mentioned from time to time.

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      • May 27, 2011

        Not so good like apparent be. Rotten.

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