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Harry and the Hendersons
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
A big, Harry family adventure full of laughs.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships, friendship
updated 09.29.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Harry and the Hendersons
Parents need to know that the action scenes are kept cartoonish. The male Hendersons are avid hunters -- Grandpa Henderson owns a gun store and his son works there. Also, Mr. Henderson holds up a rabbit he's just killed as his son cheers; citizens arm themselves and go on hunting parties to kill Bigfoot. There's no blood and no one gets shot, but lots of guns and ammunition are shown. There are a few scuffles and minor fights. Some adults and one child swear, using many versions of "s--t."
Read our full review by Ellen Dendy
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the legend of Bigfoot, and the variations of Bigfoot from around the world. Do you think it's possible that such a remarkable creature could remain undiscovered? If Do you think what the Hendersons experienced could really happen?
- undisputable proof of Bigfoot's existence was finally uncovered, what are some of the things we might learn?
- Some of the characters schemed to make money by capturing and exhibiting Harry the Bigfoot. How do you feel about that, and how does it compare to zoos? The circus?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
hmm
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Very funny. My kids enjoyed it but the language is unnecessary. This movie was made before PG-13 and just because the language it would have fallen into that category.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
BAD language - overhwhelms a funny/.lovely story
A story with a nice message - but the language was appalling and totally unnecessary - my 7 and 10 year olds had not heard all those words before - it was very uncomfortable -wish I had checked here first before putting it on at home
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
A cute story - marred by a number of curse words I was unhappy to have my children ages 7 and 10, introduced to including bastard, hell, shit , asshole, dam it. THese words did not just appear once, but repeatedly - not sure why they needed this
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
A cute story - marred by a number of curse words I was unhappy to have my children ages 7 and 10, introduced to including bastard, hell, shit , asshole, dam it. THese words did not just appear once, but repeatedly - not sure why they needed this
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
A cute story - marred by a number of curse words I was unhappy to have my children ages 7 and 10, introduced to including bastard, hell, shit , asshole, dam it. THese words did not just appear once, but repeatedly - not sure why they needed this
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Hysterical! Should be a classic favorite!
Our family enjoyed this older movie. It was well done, a nice balance between reality and comical, unlikely situations. It was fun to imagine what it would be like to have someone like Harry at our house. I only had one objection, and that was the occasional swearing. For younger kids (5 through 7 maybe), this movie is okay if parents watch it with them and explain what's going on (and isn't that what PG means?). It might be a little scary or confusing at times otherwise.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Pretty Good Movie
I liked this movie. My sister and dad like it a lot, too. We have watched it about 5 times, and I think I will watch it again.
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