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Turner & Hooch
1989 99 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.2
Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime, Family
Director: Roger Spottiswoode
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Description
Detective Scott Turner has three days left in the local police department before he moves to a bigger city to get some 'real' cases—not just misdemeanors. When Amos Reed is murdered, Scott sets himself on the case, but the closest thing to a witness to the murder is Reed's dog, Hooch, which Scott has to take care of—to avoid Hooch being 'put to sleep'.
Budget:
$13M
US Gross:
$71.08M
Worldwide:
$71.08M
Starring
Tom Hanks
Actor
Mare Winningham
Actor
Craig T. Nelson
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Turner & Hooch is widely remembered as a charming, emotionally resonant film that balances slapstick comedy with genuine heart. While some critics find the plot predictable and the direction flat, the consensus highlights Tom Hanks’ compelling early performance and the believable, touching bond between the detective and his canine partner.
| Acting | Tom Hanks delivers a charismatic and youthful performance that serves as the film's essential emotional anchor. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a heartfelt, sincere exploration of the bond between a man and his dog. | |
| Humor | The physical and visual humor, particularly the scenes featuring the dog's chaotic antics, provides consistent entertainment. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative trajectory divides viewers: some appreciate the simple, lighthearted police procedural, while others dismiss the script as overly predictable or banal. |