Harry and the Hendersons
“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.
Where to watch Harry and the Hendersons in United States
Can I watch Harry and the Hendersons in United States? Harry and the Hendersons isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Harry and the Hendersons streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons is a 1987 English-language comedy, family and fantasy film directed by William Dear. The cast is led by John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Kevin Peter Hall. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Harry and the Hendersons was produced by Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 5, 1987, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $50 million worldwide.
- Director
- William Dear
- Writers
- Ezra D. Rappaport, Bill Martin, William Dear
- Release date
- June 5, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $50 million
- Production
- Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Harry and the Hendersons cast & crew
Harry and the Hendersons was directed by William Dear and written by Ezra D. Rappaport, Bill Martin, and William Dear.
The cast features John Lithgow as George Henderson, Melinda Dillon as Nancy Henderson, Kevin Peter Hall as Harry, Margaret Langrick as Sarah Henderson, Joshua Rudoy as Ernie Henderson, and Don Ameche as Dr. Wallace Wrightwood.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruce Broughton, cinematography is by Allen Daviau, and it was produced by William Dear and Richard Vane.
Is Harry and the Hendersons worth watching?
Harry and the Hendersons holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 765 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, family, and fantasy, Harry and the Hendersons is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Harry and the Hendersons
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Cast of Harry and the Hendersons
John Lithgow
George Henderson
Melinda Dillon
Nancy Henderson
Kevin Peter Hall
Harry
Margaret Langrick
Sarah Henderson
Joshua Rudoy
Ernie Henderson
Don Ameche
Dr. Wallace Wrightwood
David Suchet
Jacques Lafleur
M. Emmet Walsh
George Henderson Sr.
John Bloom
Feet
Lainie Kazan
Irene Moffitt
William Ontiveros
Sgt. Mancini
David Richardt
Dirty Harry Officer
Harry and the Hendersons — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Harry and the Hendersons in United States?
Harry and the Hendersons is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Harry and the Hendersons in?
Harry and the Hendersons is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Harry and the Hendersons?
Harry and the Hendersons runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Harry and the Hendersons rated?
Harry and the Hendersons is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 765 ratings.
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