Review of Harry and the Hendersons (1987) by Laura S — 08 Mar 2008

This movie scared the crap out of me when I was a kid!

This review of Harry and the Hendersons (1987) was written by Laura S on 08 Mar 2008.

Harry and the Hendersons has generally received mixed reviews.

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Good fun to watch....Harry is just so lovable...and with good folks like the Hendersons, Harry can stay champ of hide and seek forever…

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By Lee M (4,001) 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 Alexander G (117) on 13 Feb 2016

Saw this in the theatre as a kid and wanted to revisit it…

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By Bill T (1,098) on 04 Oct 2016

Awesome family film! I watched this as a child and loved it…

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Childhood classic! Come on, doesn't get better than BIGFOOT…

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By Dan M (2,128) on 15 Apr 2016

Man, this one takes me back. I haven't seen this since I was as old as the little kid in this movie…

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By Kara S (83) on 13 Jun 2016

One of the best underrated movies of all times! Great for all ages above 3 years old! Must see…

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