Regarding Henry
Seen it?1991 | 108 min | Romance, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved The Rainmaker, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
After being shot, a lawyer loses his memory and must relearn speech and mobility, but he has a loving family to support him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$43 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 116K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Nichols
- Harrison FordHenry Turner
- Annette BeningSarah Turner
- Bill NunnBradley, Physical Therapist
- Rebecca MillerLinda
- Bruce AltmanBruce, Henry's Partner
- Elizabeth WilsonJessica, Henry's Secretary
- Donald MoffatCharlie Cameron
- James RebhornDr. Sultan
- Robin BartlettPhyllis
- Michael HaleyCourt Clerk