
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. In their attempts to keep Harry a secret, the Henderson's have to hide him fr... (Full plot summary below)
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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. In their attempts to keep Harry a secret, the Henderson's have to hide him from the authorities and a man, who has made it his goal in life, to catch a "bigfoot".
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| United Press InternationalCathy BurkeWhile E.T. had tears to spare for everyone in the family, Harry and the Hendersons is strictly for the kids. |
| The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Rick GroenUnabashedly lefty sentiment colors the whole film. |
| The Hollywood ReporterDuane ByrgeHarry and the Hendersons is a disappointment. |
| Los Angeles TimesMichael WilmingtonIt's overwhelming and, in a curious way, it's charming, but at the center, even though you see it in the right place, you detect not a heart, or a mind, but something like a hot, roasted marshmallow beating and burbling within a thickened, ursine breast. |
| Chicago TribuneDave KehrIt isn't hard to take, but Harry and the Hendersons seems a bit familiar. |
| Slant MagazineEric HendersonUnabashedly lefty sentiment colors the whole film. |
| Film ThreatClint MorrisUp there with E.T, as one of the top family flicks of the 80s |
| Washington PostHal HinsonIt's about learning to be human and, on that level, it's utter schlock -- cloying, manipulative and overcute. You could see it on another level, though -- as a comedy about an obnoxious houseguest -- and feel a little kinder toward it. |
| The New York TimesVincent CanbyAttention must be paid when a movie is as aggressively awful as Harry and the Hendersons, though it's so pin-headed that it could be the last of its inbred line. It's not likely to spawn. |
| User ReviewBrandon MIt was a really funny and really enjoyable live-action family film. It had great cinematography, great cast, really good comedy, very well done makeup, really great costumes, great music, great characters and a very good story. I haven't seen this movie in a very long time. Great for both kids and adults. |