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1987110 minComedy, Family, Fantasy, Drama

Harry and the Hendersons

Is Harry and the Hendersons a Hit or Flop?

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Is Harry and the Hendersons worth watching? With a rating of 6.109/10, this Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Harry and the Hendersons Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

John Lithgow
John LithgowGeorge Henderson
Melinda Dillon
Melinda DillonNancy Henderson
Don Ameche
Don AmecheDr. Wallace Wrightwood
David Suchet
David SuchetJacques Lafleur
Margaret Langrick
Margaret LangrickSarah Henderson
Joshua Rudoy
Joshua RudoyErnie Henderson
M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet WalshGeorge Henderson Sr.
John Bloom
John BloomFeet
Lainie Kazan
Lainie KazanIrene Moffitt
Kevin Peter Hall
Kevin Peter HallHarry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harry and the Hendersons worth watching?

Harry and the Hendersons has received mixed reviews with a 6.109/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Family, Fantasy movies.

Is Harry and the Hendersons hit or flop?

Harry and the Hendersons has received average ratings (6.109/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Harry and the Hendersons?

Harry and the Hendersons is a Comedy, Family, Fantasy movie that 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 exa...

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Critic Reviews

KamuraiJul 30, 2020
★ 8

Great watch, will watch again, and do recommend. While the movie is quite dated at this point, it really isn't that noticeable. The biggest difference is that the information would travel much faster today, and probably the kids would be jerks and lend to the problem. In 30+ years, I can't believe there hasn't been another Bigfoot movie that comes anywhere close to this, and none that I know of that paint Bigfoot in a positive light. Kevin Peter Hall, as the guy in the Harry costume, is amazing in this. Granted, there is an animatronics team to perform the detailed facial moments that really make the movie, but "Harry" carries the movie. John Lithgow is right behind him as the human "every man", but it is probably the entire family cast interaction that really makes this movie as charming as it is. And it completely is. It is really the reason to watch this movie. It's funny, it's touching, there is even some action in it. Give this a watch, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.