Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
Harry and the Hendersons is a 1987 comedy movie directed by William Dear, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon and Don Ameche.
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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What is Harry and the Hendersons about?
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.
When was Harry and the Hendersons released?
Harry and the Hendersons was released on 5 June 1987.
How long is Harry and the Hendersons?
Harry and the Hendersons runs 1h 50m.
Who made Harry and the Hendersons?
Harry and the Hendersons was directed by William Dear.
Where can I watch Harry and the Hendersons?
Harry and the Hendersons is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Harry and the Hendersons
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- John Lithgow as George Henderson
- Melinda Dillon as Nancy Henderson
- Don Ameche as Dr. Wallace Wrightwood
- David Suchet as Jacques Lafleur
- Margaret Langrick as Sarah Henderson
- Joshua Rudoy as Ernie Henderson
- M. Emmet Walsh as George Henderson Sr.
- John Bloom as Feet
- Lainie Kazan as Irene Moffitt
- Kevin Peter Hall as Harry
- William Ontiveros as Sgt. Mancini
- David Richardt as Dirty Harry Officer
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