Movie Info

Returning home from vacation, the Hendersons -- George (John Lithgow), Nancy (Melinda Dillon), daughter Sarah (Margaret Langrick) and son Ernie (Joshu...(read more...) a Rudoy) -- accidentally run over a strange Bigfoot-type animal (Kevin Peter Hall). They decide to take the friendly "Harry" home and adopt him as a pet. But soon, they're scrambling to hide their new friend from authorities and Bigfoot hunters. This charming family film won a Best Makeup Oscar.

Director: William Dear

MPAA: PG

Running Time: 1 hr. 50 min.

Release Date: Jun 05, 1987

Cast: David Suchet, Debbie Lee Carrington, Don Ameche, James King, John Lithgow, Joshua Rudoy, Kevin Peter Hall, Lainie Kazan, M. Emmet Walsh, Margaret Langrick, Melinda Dillon, William Dear