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Harry and the Hendersons

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1987 | 110 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 5 times its budget, but middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $50 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 145K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William Dear

  • John LithgowGeorge Henderson
  • Melinda DillonNancy Henderson
  • Kevin Peter HallHarry
  • Margaret LangrickSarah Henderson
  • Joshua RudoyErnie Henderson
  • Don AmecheDr. Wallace Wrightwood
  • David SuchetJacques Lafleur
  • M. Emmet WalshGeorge Henderson Sr.
  • John BloomFeet
  • Lainie KazanIrene Moffitt