Harry and the Hendersons
1987, English. Directed by William Dear.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 780 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- William DearDirector
- John LithgowGeorge Henderson
- Melinda DillonNancy Henderson
- Kevin Peter HallHarry
- Margaret LangrickSarah Henderson
- Joshua RudoyErnie Henderson
- Don AmecheDr. Wallace Wrightwood
- David SuchetJacques Lafleur
- M. Emmet WalshGeorge Henderson Sr.
- John BloomFeet
- Lainie KazanIrene Moffitt
- William OntiverosSgt. Mancini
- David RichardtDirty Harry Officer
Details
- Released
- 5 June 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ezra D. Rappaport, Bill Martin, William Dear
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $50M
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Harry and the Hendersons: quick answers
Is Harry and the Hendersons worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 780 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Harry and the Hendersons?
Harry and the Hendersons runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Harry and the Hendersons have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Harry and the Hendersons. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Harry and the Hendersons parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Harry and the Hendersons is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Harry and the Hendersons on?
Harry and the Hendersons isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Harry and the Hendersons?
If you liked Harry and the Hendersons, try A Minecraft Movie, Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster, Charlotte's Web.
Who directed Harry and the Hendersons?
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) was directed by William Dear and stars John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Kevin Peter Hall.