Review of Harry and the Hendersons (1987) by Charles S — 19 Jun 2008

Fun film about bigfoot. John Lithgow delivers. Fun 80s family adventure film.

This review of Harry and the Hendersons (1987) was written by Charles S on 19 Jun 2008.

Harry and the Hendersons has generally received mixed reviews.

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I have nothing but love for this movie. It’s probably mostly nostalgia talking, but even watching it I can’t see much wrong with it…

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By Wacky E (11) on 05 Aug 2017

Great family film. Harry really helps the Hendersons become a closer family. I also believe in Sasqutchs…

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By Nick B (1,566) on 05 Jul 2012

Havent seen this since I was younger but it was still kind of enjoyable, pretty lame in parts but an overall enjoyable 80s family movie…

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By Michael Wilmington (1,474) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 09 Jul 2014

It'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,…

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59% Harry and the Hendersons has its funny moments, but they're all wasted for the beginning, making it gradually less engaging and more boring…

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By Shash Y (1) on 23 Aug 2013

Just watched it with my boys this morning and they loved it!! still a great laugh…

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56% I think this is a movie about Lee Augustus finding his family…

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By Keith C (780) on 01 Nov 2012

Why isn't this gem on dvd yet…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 08 Apr 2015

Dopey but family friendly while being stupid but funny....overall not a terrible one time watch…

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By Tommy C (338) on 21 Dec 2018

I love this movie and I always will. Its funny, heartwarming, and really great overall…

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