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Regarding Henry

1991Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

DramaRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic476.8Rotten Tomatoes49%63%

A deeply moving, cathartic romance movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The story of a man who had everything, but found something more.

After being shot, a lawyer loses his memory and must relearn speech and mobility, but he has a loving family to support him.

Feels like

  • Amnesia
  • Redemption
  • Family Drama
  • Emotional Recovery
  • Second Chance
  • Love and Support
  • Character-Driven
  • Feel-Good

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Mike Nichols
Written by
J.J. Abrams
Produced by
Mike Nichols, Scott Rudin
Music by
Hans Zimmer

Everyone

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Facts

July 10, 1991 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
July 10, 1991
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$43 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

'Tis Only a Bullet in the Brain, Missing Time, Never Learned to Read +9

  • 'Tis Only a Bullet in the Brain
  • Missing Time
  • Never Learned to Read
  • Amoral Attorney
  • Wacky Parent, Serious Child
  • False Friend
  • Hidden Depths
  • How They Treat the Help
  • My Greatest Second Chance
  • I Hate Past Me
  • Dumb Is Good
  • Amnesiacs Are Innocent

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Regarding Henry?"

Questions about Regarding Henry

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Where can I stream Regarding Henry?

fuboTVParamount+Hoopla

In the United States, Regarding Henry streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Regarding Henry worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Regarding Henry okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Regarding Henry good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Regarding Henry?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Regarding Henry use?

'Tis Only a Bullet in the BrainMissing TimeNever Learned to ReadAmoral AttorneyWacky Parent, Serious ChildFalse FriendHidden DepthsHow They Treat the HelpMy Greatest Second ChanceI Hate Past MeDumb Is GoodAmnesiacs Are Innocentand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including 'Tis Only a Bullet in the Brain, Missing Time, and Never Learned to Read.