Harry and the Hendersons
“When you can't believe your eyes, trust your heart.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Harry and the Hendersons Official Trailer #1 - M. Emmet Walsh Movie (1987) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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John Lithgow
George Henderson
Melinda Dillon
Nancy Henderson
Kevin Peter Hall
Harry
Margaret Langrick
Sarah Henderson
Joshua Rudoy
Ernie Henderson
Don Ameche
Dr. Wallace Wrightwood
David Suchet
Jacques Lafleur
M. Emmet Walsh
George Henderson Sr.
John Bloom
Feet
Lainie Kazan
Irene Moffitt
William Ontiveros
Sgt. Mancini
David Richardt
Dirty Harry Officer
Jacqueline Moscou
DMV Clerk
Laura Kenny
"Mouse" Woman
Richard Arnold
"Mouse" Spouse
Sean Morgan
Jerry Seville
Nick Flynn
Stuart
David MacIntyre
Billers
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 29, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5x
+$40M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dear
- Screenplay & Story
- Ezra D. Rappaport, Bill Martin, William Dear
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- Harry and the Hendersons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50M
- Production Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dear
Ezra D. Rappaport, Bill Martin, William Dear
Bruce Broughton
Allen Daviau, George Koblasa
Donn Cambern
William Dear, Richard Vane
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
William Dear
Director
William Dear
Producer
Donn Cambern
Editor
James D. Bissell
Production Design
Richard Vane
Producer
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Ezra D. Rappaport
Writer
Mickey Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
Bill Couch
Stunt Coordinator
Bill Martin
Writer
William Dear
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry and the Hendersons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harry and the Hendersons about?
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.
Who directed Harry and the Hendersons?
Harry and the Hendersons was directed by William Dear.
Who stars in Harry and the Hendersons?
The principal cast of Harry and the Hendersons includes John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Kevin Peter Hall, Margaret Langrick, Joshua Rudoy.
When was Harry and the Hendersons released and how long is it?
Harry and the Hendersons was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Harry and the Hendersons?
Harry and the Hendersons had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $50M at the worldwide box office (5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Harry and the Hendersons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harry and the Hendersons was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry and the Hendersons?
Harry and the Hendersons holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).