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Harry and the Hendersons

1987Movie1 h 50 minPG

ComedyFamily
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic426.7Rotten Tomatoes50%54%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

When you can't believe your eyes, trust your heart.

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.

Feels like

  • Family Comedy
  • Friendly Bigfoot
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Suburban Setting
  • Gentle Humor
  • Warm-Hearted
  • Creature Feature
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Practical Effects

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
William Dear
Written by
William Dear, Ezra D. Rappaport, Bill Martin
Produced by
William Dear, Richard Vane
Music by
Bruce Broughton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 5, 1987 · 1 h 50 min · PG

Released
June 5, 1987
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$50 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Nosy Neighbor, Break His Heart to Save Him, Does Not Know His Own Strength +9

  • Nosy Neighbor
  • Break His Heart to Save Him
  • Does Not Know His Own Strength
  • What Measure Is a Non-Cute?
  • Wham Line
  • Ax-Crazy
  • Hidden in Plain Sight
  • Shoo the Dog
  • Fish out of Water
  • Hidden Depths
  • Masquerade
  • Accidental Hero

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Harry and the Hendersons?"

Questions about Harry and the Hendersons

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Harry and the Hendersons?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Harry and the Hendersons from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Harry and the Hendersons worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is Harry and the Hendersons okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Harry and the Hendersons make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Harry and the Hendersons?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Harry and the Hendersons a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$50 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 5.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Harry and the Hendersons use?

Nosy NeighborBreak His Heart to Save HimDoes Not Know His Own StrengthWhat Measure Is a Non-Cute?Wham LineAx-CrazyHidden in Plain SightShoo the DogFish out of WaterHidden DepthsMasqueradeAccidental Heroand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Nosy Neighbor, Break His Heart to Save Him, and Does Not Know His Own Strength.