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Turner & Hooch

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
71K
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POPULARITY
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Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
A detective must adopt a rambunctious dog in order to help him find a killer.
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A detective must adopt a rambunctious dog in order to help him find a killer.A detective must adopt a rambunctious dog in order to help him find a killer.A detective must adopt a rambunctious dog in order to help him find a killer.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
71K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,834
740
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Roger Spottiswoode
    • Writers
      • Dennis Shryack(story)
      • Michael Blodgett(story)
      • Daniel Petrie Jr.(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Tom Hanks
      • Mare Winningham
      • Craig T. Nelson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Roger Spottiswoode
    • Writers
      • Dennis Shryack(story)
      • Michael Blodgett(story)
      • Daniel Petrie Jr.(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Tom Hanks
      • Mare Winningham
      • Craig T. Nelson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 90User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:23
    Official Trailer

    Photos58

    Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
    Tom Hanks and Reginald VelJohnson in Turner & Hooch (1989)

    Top cast

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    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Scott Turner
    Mare Winningham
    Mare Winningham
    • Emily Carson
    Craig T. Nelson
    Craig T. Nelson
    • Chief Hyde
    Reginald VelJohnson
    Reginald VelJohnson
    • David Sutton
    • (as Reginald Veljohnson)
    Scott Paulin
    Scott Paulin
    • Zack Gregory
    J.C. Quinn
    J.C. Quinn
    • Walter Boyett
    John McIntire
    John McIntire
    • Amos Reed
    David Knell
    David Knell
    • Ernie
    Ebbe Roe Smith
    Ebbe Roe Smith
    • Harley McCabe
    Kevin Scannell
    Kevin Scannell
    • Jeff Foster
    Joel Bailey
    Joel Bailey
    • Ferraday
    Mary McCusker
    Mary McCusker
    • Katie
    Ernie Lively
    Ernie Lively
    • Motel Clerk
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Kevin Williams
    Elaine Renee Bush
    • Store Clerk
    Eda Reiss Merin
    • Mrs. Remington
    Victor DiMattia
    Victor DiMattia
    • Sean Boyett
    Elden Henson
    Elden Henson
    • Eric Boyett
    • (as Elden Ratliff)
    • Director
      • Roger Spottiswoode
    • Writers
      • Dennis Shryack(story) (screenplay)
      • Michael Blodgett(story) (screenplay)
      • Daniel Petrie Jr.(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Hooch is a Dogue de Bordeaux, one of the most ancient French breeds.
    • Goofs
      When Turner leaves Hooch in the car outside the police station and Hootch begins to "eat" the head rest, the foam insert is a white, cylindrical shaped piece of padding. When Turner returns to the car, you can see that the headrest has changed to a standard, yellowish foam commonly used in that make and model automobile.
    • Quotes

      Scott Turner: These are the simple rules. No barking, now growling, you will not lift your leg to anything in this house. This is not your room. No slobbering, no chewing, you will wear a flea collar. This is not your room. No begging for food, no sniffing of crotches, and you will not drink from my toilet. This is not your room.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits roll over various clips depicting the friendship between the title characters.
    • Alternate versions
      A scene in the USA Network version, shows Scott finding drool in one of his shoes after he gives Hooch the bath. This version also deletes the scene where Mrs. Remington gives Scott the muffins.
    • Connections
      Edited into Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA
      Written by Richard Strauss

      Performed by Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest, Amsterdam

      Herman Krebbers, violin

      Conducted by Bernard Haitink

      Courtesy of Philips Records, a division of PolyGram Classics

    User reviews90

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    Top review
    7/10
    Coochy Hoochy Mushy
    I remember loving this movie as a kid, and watching it recently, I must admit it aged pretty well (except for the music and the hairdo of the leading actress). I laughed several times at the antics on display, mostly because of the interactions between Tom Hanks (Turner) and Hooch. Hooch, the dog, is a special effect in itself. He's initially so ugly, I thought he was some kind of unique bastard dog, but it turns out there's an actual breed. Who would have thought? So initially ugly, so big, yet turning out so lovable and actually handsome with his sad face and droopy expressions, once he cleaned up and didn't slobber too much.

    We have Tom Hanks at the height of his comedy career (before he turned too serious) giving a very energetic and enthusiastic performance despite playing a serious, by-the-book, neat freak. For me, there was actual chemistry between him and the dog. That scene where they "talked" in the car was hilarious. The other actors weren't bad but weren't notable.

    Other scenes where the dog made a mess or was particularly disgusting were to be expected, but they were enjoyable nevertheless, mostly due to us expecting Hank's reactions and him actually delivering. Sure, he was a bit over the top sometimes, but it worked. The actual police action stuff was less interesting and pretty standard for the times. The movie was also a bit sad a few times, but I think that made the movie more memorable. For me, this film remains a reference, even today, in terms of dog-comedy movies.

    Rating: 7 out of 10 (Very good)
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    • Quebec_Dragon
    • Feb 5, 2014

    FAQ2

    • What breed of dog was Hooch?
    • If the kids got to keep the money, would they really be required by law to use it for college?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 28, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Scott & Huutsch
    • Filming locations
      • Pacific Grove, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners IV
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,079,915
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,211,042
      • Jul 30, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $71,079,915
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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