Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $29,760,613 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,800,000 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $32,560,613 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $8,530,108 | |
| Total | $8,530,108 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,154,740 (14.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.10 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 91.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,418 opening theaters/1,424 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $86,085,036 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 5th, 1987 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | April 24th, 2007 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as Harry and the Hendersons (Special Edition) |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Plot point: | Bigfoot, Cryptozoology, Hunting, Monster |
| Social setting: | Camping |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 1987 | 3 | $4,154,740 | 1,418 | $2,930 | $4,154,740 | 1 | |
| Jun 12, 1987 | 6 | $4,193,643 | +1% | 1,419 | $2,955 | $10,441,383 | 2 |
| Jun 19, 1987 | 6 | $3,524,400 | -16% | 1,424 | $2,475 | $16,059,138 | 3 |
| Jun 26, 1987 | 9 | $2,293,075 | -35% | 1,369 | $1,675 | $20,402,273 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 1987 | 3 | $6,247,740 | 1,418 | $4,406 | $6,247,740 | 1 | |
| Jun 12, 1987 | 6 | $6,286,998 | +1% | 1,419 | $4,431 | $12,534,738 | 2 |
| Jun 19, 1987 | 6 | $5,574,460 | -11% | 1,424 | $3,915 | $18,109,198 | 3 |
| John Lithgow | George Henderson | |
| M. Emmet Walsh | George Henderson Sr. | |
| Don Ameche | Dr. Wallace Wrightwood | |
| Melinda Dillon | Nancy Henderson | |
| Lainie Kazan | Irene Moffat |
Production and Technical Credits
| William Dear | Director | |
| Bruce Broughton | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,154,740 (14.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.10 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 91.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,418 opening theaters/1,424 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $86,085,036 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 5th, 1987 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | April 24th, 2007 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as Harry and the Hendersons (Special Edition) |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Plot point: | Bigfoot, Cryptozoology, Hunting, Monster |
| Social setting: | Camping |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 1987 | 3 | $4,154,740 | 1,418 | $2,930 | $4,154,740 | 1 | |
| Jun 12, 1987 | 6 | $4,193,643 | +1% | 1,419 | $2,955 | $10,441,383 | 2 |
| Jun 19, 1987 | 6 | $3,524,400 | -16% | 1,424 | $2,475 | $16,059,138 | 3 |
| Jun 26, 1987 | 9 | $2,293,075 | -35% | 1,369 | $1,675 | $20,402,273 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 1987 | 3 | $6,247,740 | 1,418 | $4,406 | $6,247,740 | 1 | |
| Jun 12, 1987 | 6 | $6,286,998 | +1% | 1,419 | $4,431 | $12,534,738 | 2 |
| Jun 19, 1987 | 6 | $5,574,460 | -11% | 1,424 | $3,915 | $18,109,198 | 3 |
| John Lithgow | George Henderson | |
| M. Emmet Walsh | George Henderson Sr. | |
| Don Ameche | Dr. Wallace Wrightwood | |
| Melinda Dillon | Nancy Henderson | |
| Lainie Kazan | Irene Moffat |
Production and Technical Credits
| William Dear | Director | |
| Bruce Broughton | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.