Henry Fool
1998, English. Directed by Hal Hartley.
An honest man is always in trouble...
An egocentric bum transforms the lives of a shy New Jersey garbageman and his sister.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Henry Fool isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 June 1998.
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Details
- Released
- 19 June 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Hartley
- Budget
- $900K
- Box office
- $1.3M
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Henry Fool: quick answers
What comes after Henry Fool?
Next in the series: Fay Grim (2007) and Ned Rifle (2015).
Is Henry Fool worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Henry Fool?
Henry Fool runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Henry Fool have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Henry Fool. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Henry Fool parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Henry Fool is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Henry Fool on?
Henry Fool isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 June 1998. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Henry Fool?
If you liked Henry Fool, try Young Adult, Don't Think Twice, The Trip to Italy.
Who directed Henry Fool?
Henry Fool (1998) was directed by Hal Hartley and stars Thomas Jay Ryan, James Urbaniak, Parker Posey.