Harry and the Hendersons

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Harry and the Hendersons

PG

Released Jun 5, 1987

1h 50m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Drama

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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

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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

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Ángel Luis Inurria

El Pais (Spain)

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

Jun 15, 2020

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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

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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

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Ellen Dendy

Common Sense Media

A big, Harry family adventure full of laughs.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 1, 2011

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Leigh G

An underrated family comedy with lots of heart. Outstanding and memorable performances from the whole cast. Definitely in the top 10 greatest family films of the 80’s.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, os personagens sao fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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Iker B

Fun movie, but the plot only works if you turn your brain off and not ponder why these people even took Harry home in the first place.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/26/24

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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

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Lincoln N

I LOVE HARRY, HE MAKES THIS MOVIE GOOD.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/24

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Dimitrios B

It was okay, not terrible but it wasn't super good, would recommend

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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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 - It's Alive!

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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 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: 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

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