A family on a road trip through the forests of the Pacific Northwest encounters a Bigfoot-like creature they name Harry. Believing him to be intelligent and gentle, they decide to take him home with them to their suburban Seattle home. Their lives are turned upside down as they try to hide their unusual new houseguest from their nosy neighbors and the authorities.

Harry and the Hendersons was a commercial success and received generally mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised John Lithgow's performance and the film's heartwarming, family-friendly approach to the Bigfoot legend, though some found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally juvenile.

• Praised for its likable characters and John Lithgow's performance.
• Appreciated as a lighthearted, family-friendly take on the Bigfoot myth.
• Some found the humor and plot to be formulaic.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its charm and the heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship. Many found it to be a fun movie for the whole family, with John Lithgow's portrayal of the family man trying to cope with Harry being a particular highlight. Some viewers felt it was a bit silly but still a good-natured watch.

Nominated for one Academy Award for Best Makeup (Rick Baker). Won a Saturn Award for Best Family Film.

The creature suit for Harry was originally designed by Rick Baker, a renowned special effects artist, but was later re-designed by Steve Johnson for the film's production.