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This cute movie by William Dear stars John Lithgow as a family man who befriends a Sasquatch (a.k.a. Bigfoot) and brings the friendly monster's oversized, hairy self into his Seattle home. Mayhem and comedy ensue, but things take a heavier turn when a hunter (David Suchet) gets on the creature's trail. Everything hinges on the relationship between Lithgow's character and Harry (the Sasquatch), and that relationship is really quite effective and touching. Don Ameche is a hoot as an old guy who has dreamed of meeting Bigfoot all his life and finally gets the glorious chance. --Tom Keogh
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John Lithgow takes adventure to new heights in this big-laughs, big-hearted, big-footed comedy for the whole family! A chance car accident introduces the Hendersons to the real-life Bigfoot, who is anything but a ferocious monster and quickly becomes a true friend to the family. They're soon in a race against the clock to return "Harry" to his natural environment before the authorities capture him. The fur will fly in this feel-good romp - an Oscar winner for Best Makeup - the whole family will enjoy again and again!
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By J. Isbell
Format:DVD
Yep, I've been waiting for this one, also. One of the best family movies I can remember, yet it is quite entertaining for adults as well as children. Very funny story of what happens when the legendary Bigfoot creature collides into the lives of an average suburban family. The character interactions are quite touching as the family becomes emotionally attached to this "lovable monster" that doesn't know his own strength and keeps wrecking their house and deforming their car. The casting is excellent, the story is simple but well-executed, and the plot build-up is well-paced, and the ending is satisfying, leaving you with a warm fuzzy feeling.
The Bigfoot creature is INCREDIBLY authentic-looking, and pulls off a remarkably wide range of facial expressions that help lend to his believability, lovability, and humor. Frankly, I think if the creature had not been so well executed, the movie would not be so great. I hope there is a "making-of" featurette on this DVD that shows how they made this character (it's a Special Edition, there's gotta be!).
I can watch this film again and again. I think it truly is a classic. Movies like this are few and far between.
The Bigfoot creature is INCREDIBLY authentic-looking, and pulls off a remarkably wide range of facial expressions that help lend to his believability, lovability, and humor. Frankly, I think if the creature had not been so well executed, the movie would not be so great. I hope there is a "making-of" featurette on this DVD that shows how they made this character (it's a Special Edition, there's gotta be!).
I can watch this film again and again. I think it truly is a classic. Movies like this are few and far between.
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
When our adult children were small they loved this film. Now we have an eight year old who is extremely physically handicapped but is mentally alert. He absolutely loves this film. When I hold it up to see if he wants to watch it and he gets the biggest smile. It is a film that children never get tired of and we adults love it too. I had actually forgotten about this movie until I ran across it one day and I immediately ordered it. I am so glad it finally came out on DVD.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When the Henderson family (John Lithgow, Melinaa Dillon, Margaret Langrick and Joshua Ruddy) are having a camping trip and on their way home, they accidently hit Bigfoot (Kevin Peter Hall) and decide to take him home. Later on it's really alive and not really a fierce monster but a gentle and kind creature that gets temporary shelter thanks to the family for he becomes their friend. The authorities want him and a crazed hunter (David Suchet) wants Harry dead, the Hendersons especially George must do everything to get him back to the wild.
A touching, entertaining and hilarious comedy from producer Steven Spielburg co-stars Don Amech and M. Emmet Walsh that offers good laughs and incredible puppetry and make-up effects for it's time that nearly rivals CGI as the beast himself is very convicing and realistic. The acting is very good and there is a heartbreaking moment guaranteed to make you cry, i remembered when i was 5 in the summer of 1987 seeing this moive on the big screen and loved it, this is a must see movie for the whole family and kids & adults alike.
The DVD has excellent picture and sound with some good extras like audio commentary by director William Dear, theatrical trailer, deleted scenes, two featurettes and behind the scenes with "Making of Harry and The Hendersons".
A touching, entertaining and hilarious comedy from producer Steven Spielburg co-stars Don Amech and M. Emmet Walsh that offers good laughs and incredible puppetry and make-up effects for it's time that nearly rivals CGI as the beast himself is very convicing and realistic. The acting is very good and there is a heartbreaking moment guaranteed to make you cry, i remembered when i was 5 in the summer of 1987 seeing this moive on the big screen and loved it, this is a must see movie for the whole family and kids & adults alike.
The DVD has excellent picture and sound with some good extras like audio commentary by director William Dear, theatrical trailer, deleted scenes, two featurettes and behind the scenes with "Making of Harry and The Hendersons".
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Harry and the Hendersons
I love the 80s movies.
Harry is a fun movie for the whole family!!
It looks like it could of been filmed in Seattle and parts of British Columbia. Read more
Harry is a fun movie for the whole family!!
It looks like it could of been filmed in Seattle and parts of British Columbia. Read more
Published 10 days ago by alison dodd
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Classic
Harry and the Henderson's went into my grandsons Easter basket. His mama enjoyed this classic when she was a little girl. What fun to share
Published 13 days ago by Jacqueline Helt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Aww the memories..
This movie is a classic and my young children have fallen in love with it. When I saw that Amazon offered this movie for sale, I could not pass it up. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Robert P Bailey
4.0 out of 5 stars
harry and the hendarsons
Who can possibly disagree that this is nor a classic ??? I watched it as a kid and I now have my kids and they love love I !!!
Published 22 days ago by amyjohnson79
5.0 out of 5 stars
favorite movie as a kid
being my favorite movie as a kid i had to buy it! movie is so funny a classic that i had to have in my collection
Published 1 month ago by jerry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Harry and the Hendersons
Very good movie. The producers and make up crew did a great job on Harry. The antics when he was taught how to sit were funny. I enjoyed the movie very much.
Published 1 month ago by granma
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
I have always enjoyed watching this movie. It is a good movie for a good laugh. I really enjoyed it.
Published 1 month ago by Howie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great family movie!
This is a hilarious family movie - I purchases it for friends with 3 little boys who love watching "Finding Bigfoot" on tv. Kinda gave them a different perspective! HAHA
Published 1 month ago by terry
3.0 out of 5 stars
FAMILY ORIENTED
I PERSONALLY THOUGHT IT WAS DULL. BUT OTHERS THOUGHT IT TO BE FUNNY. IT WAS CHILDISH AND PREDICTABLE. IT WAS OKAY
Published 1 month ago by Lori Young
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good kids mivie
I remember this movie as a kid so I baught it for my son and he lived it gets only 3 and he enjoyed it.
Published 1 month ago by Huggy1333
