Summaries

The Henderson family adopt a friendly Sasquatch but have a hard time trying to keep the legend of 'Bigfoot' a secret.

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits something in the road. At first, they fear it was a man, but when they examine his "body", they find he's a "bigfoot". They think he's dead, so they decide to take him home. As you guessed, he isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear him to be, he's a friendly giant. In their attempts to keep him a secret, they have to hide him from the authorities and a man who has made his goal in life to catch a "bigfoot".—Rob Hartill

While returning from a hunting trip in the woods, George Henderson and his family run into something with their car that turns out to be a Sasquatch. Thinking he is dead, they take him home, but he soon awakens. Despite their initial fears, he is a kind and sensitive being, and they become very fond of him. However, it is difficult to keep him a secret, and they soon begin to fear for his safety.—Jwelch5742

Details

Keywords
  • hit by a car
  • hunter
  • obsession
  • bigfoot
  • license plate
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Family
Release date Jun 4, 1987
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, USA
Production companies Universal Pictures Amblin Entertainment

Box office

Budget $10000000
Gross US & Canada $29760613
Opening weekend US & Canada $4154740
Gross worldwide $49998613

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 50m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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