Regarding Henry

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Regarding Henry

PG-13

1991

1h 47m

Drama

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An unscrupulous corporate lawyer, Henry Turner (Harrison Ford) will do whatever it takes to win a case, and treats his family with the same degree of ruthlessness. After Henry gets caught in the middle of a robbery and is shot in the head, he wakes from a coma to find that he has amnesia and can't even remember how to do the simplest of tasks. As he recovers and relearns how to function, Henry reveals a much kinder and more thoughtful personality, much to the surprise of his family and friends.

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Critics Consensus

Although Harrison Ford makes the most of an opportunity to dig into a serious role, Regarding Henry is undermined by cheap sentiment and clichés.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

One can make excuses for a 23-year-old writer's misunderstanding of human behavior, but how could Mike Nichols look at himself in the mirror when he directed such dumbfounding scenes.

Mar 31, 2008

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

This is a film of obvious and shallow contrivance, which aims without apology for easy emotional payoffs, and tries to manipulate the audience with plot twists that belong in a sitcom.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Sue Heal

Radio Times

A cynical, manipulative exercise that remains compulsively watchable despite its flaws thanks to the star power on board.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 25, 2024

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Chris Bumbray

JoBlo's Movie Network

While not a huge highlight for either Ford or Nichols, Regarding Henry remains a sweet, entertaining morality tale that's run to revisit.

Jan 8, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

This was an enjoyable chance to see a softer side of Harrison Ford we don't often see.

Sep 10, 2023

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

Nichols, who directed Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Graduate, takes grave and serious issues and gives them the West Coast treatment, placing him within hailing distance of becoming an industry-for-hire hack.

Rated: 1.5/4

May 9, 2023

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s c

Strong performances by Annette Bening (always excellent) and Mikki Allen are the highlight. Harrison Ford is good but not great in this one. The rest of the supporting staff are also excellent. I would watch it again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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Candice B

I love this movie. I watch it at Christmas time. It’s hopeful. Second chances. If you can watch with a box of Mallowmars - even better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Audience Member

Great movie that will keep you hooked.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/15/24

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Marvels51 R

This was a sad, yet charming love story. And, about doing the right thing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Karen H

This movie is a fine script and brilliantly directed by Mike Nichols. Great acting ,sensitive thought provoking re the meaning of life. Very authentic. I can't imagine why anyone would give this a bad rating. Unless they haven't seen tragedies turn to gold with hard work and the right attitude. It's a classy deep thinking well paced movie in all respects.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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Pikachu p

Henry Turner (Harrison Ford) ist ein erfolgreicher Anwalt mit einer Frau und einer Tochter. Er verbringt nicht viel Zeit mit seiner Familie, sondern konzentriert sich eher auf seine Arbeit und er ist in seiner Kanzlei bei seinen Kollegen sehr beliebt. Eines Tages er von einem Ladendieb angeschossen wird, fällt er ins Koma. Als er aus dem Koma erwacht, hat er alle seine Fähigkeiten verloren und auch sein Gedächtnis. Henry muss alles wieder neu erlernen und benimmt sich wie ein Kind. Harris Ford spiel hier seine Rolle wie eigentlich immer super. Am Anfang spielt er einen unsympathischen Anwalt. Ab dem Moment wo er sein Gedächtnis verliert und sich wie ein Kind benimmt, spielt er sehr überzeugend. Generell muss man sagen, dass der Cast perfekt ist und die Beziehung zwischen Henry und seiner Familie ebenfalls gut dargestellt wurde. Wer einen dramatischen Film erwartet, könnte sehr enttäuscht werden. Der Film bringt viel Humor mit sich und ist nicht so stark auf Emotionen fokussiert. Es gibt auch emotionale Momente, welche gut funktionieren. An einigen Stellen zieht sich der Film und der Charakter Bradley hat mir am Anfang nicht gefallen, aber es hat sich gebessert. Die Beziehung zwischen Henry und seiner Tochter hat mir am besten gefallen, da sie so authentisch gewirkt hat. Der Film hat viele Elemente, die es auch in anderen Filmen gibt, es ist nicht besonders neues dabei, trotzdem überzeugt der Film mit tollen Charakteren. Die anderen Anwälte sind nicht näher beleuchtend und sind eher nur Geldgierig. 8,5/10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/15/23

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Synopsis

An unscrupulous corporate lawyer, Henry Turner (Harrison Ford) will do whatever it takes to win a case, and treats his family with the same degree of ruthlessness. After Henry gets caught in the middle of a robbery and is shot in the head, he wakes from a coma to find that he has amnesia and can't even remember how to do the simplest of tasks. As he recovers and relearns how to function, Henry reveals a much kinder and more thoughtful personality, much to the surprise of his family and friends.

Director: Mike Nichols
Producer: Mike Nichols, Scott Rudin
Screenwriter: J.J. Abrams
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 2, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $41.0M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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