Regarding Henry (1991)

44% of critics liked it
(27 reviews)
63% of users liked it
(20,216 ratings)

Combining elements of A Christmas Carol and Rain Man (1988), this modern-day parable of greed and redemption was crafted with generous helpings of sentimentality by director Mike Nicholas. Harrison Ford stars as Henry Turner, a slick, ruthless corporate attorney willing to spin any falsehood to win… More Combining elements of A Christmas Carol and Rain Man (1988), this modern-day parable of greed and redemption was crafted with generous helpings of sentimentality by director Mike Nicholas. Harrison Ford stars as Henry Turner, a slick, ruthless corporate attorney willing to spin any falsehood to win a case. A bully to his teenage daughter Rachel (Mikki Allen), Henry also cheats on his wife Sarah (Annette Bening) and treats everyone from the maid to his assistant with cruel selfishness. Stepping out to a local mini-market for a pack of cigarettes late one night, Henry accidentally interrupts a burglary and is shot in the head by a stick-up artist. After a long coma, Henry survives only to find that he has no memory and must re-learn everything from reading to tying his shoes. Reborn as a friendly, childlike innocent, Henry charms his therapist (Bill Nunn) and reconnects with his wife and daughter, only to uncover some secrets about how truly appalling he once was. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 47 min.
Directed By: Mike Nichols
Written By: Jeffrey Abrams
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Jul 10, 1991 Wide
On DVD: Sep 9, 2003
Studio: Paramount Home Video

Critic Reviews

Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com
Ford commits, but this mawkish script would barely pass muster on Lifetime, taking the easy route any chance it gets, with an aggravating routine of rich white people feeling bad for rich white people.
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
an intriguing mess
Emanuel Levy, Screendaily
Lack of realism is not the problem of this Mike Nichols' drama; it's the simplistic messages and the time-worn cliches that make it flawed--despite good acting from Harrison Ford in the lead.
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Perhaps Ford's best work, certainly his most challenging role.
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Soap opera, to be sure, but reasonably entertaining
Doug Hennessy, Filmcritic.com
a conventional TV-movie-of-the-week

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Featured Audience Ratings

Thomas B

Ford is great but he has to be in order keep this movie even close to average. Full review later.
AJ V

A beautiful, sad, yet hopeful movie. I loved it. I think it's Ford's best dramatic role I've seen. If you're a fan of his, you have to see this.
Tim S

A forgotten Ford film.
Anthony L

The acting wasn?t bad but the plot was terrible! Unremarkable.
Dean !

A great film showing how quickly your life can change. Ford gives a very strong performance as a man who goes from one extreme to another after being shot.
xGary X

Sentimental and boring character study as Harrison Ford suffers brain trauma and changes from one movie character stereotype into another movie character stereotype. Forgettable and pointless mush.
Dean M

Melodramatic tale of a scheming, cheating lawyer who suddenly begins his afresh as New Man, all caring, wonderful and honest.
Todd S

It's a great story about how some people are so stubborn and set in their ways and how nothing can change them except for maybe a bullet in the head. The story was brillant, all be it a bit slow at times. Harrison Ford is amazing as Henry and rivals pretty much everything else… More
It's a great story about how some people are so stubborn and set in their ways and how nothing can change them except for maybe a bullet in the head. The story was brillant, all be it a bit slow at times. Harrison Ford is amazing as Henry and rivals pretty much everything else he's done in his long career. It's not action packed, it isn't particularly funny, but it's just a damn good story!
Deb S

Harrison Ford is Henry, a ruthless lawyer who has little time for his wife and daughter. He loses his memory after getting shot while attempting to buy cigarettes. Harrison Ford's transformation from the unfeeling lawyer to the loving, family oriented man makes me realize that we… More
Harrison Ford is Henry, a ruthless lawyer who has little time for his wife and daughter. He loses his memory after getting shot while attempting to buy cigarettes. Harrison Ford's transformation from the unfeeling lawyer to the loving, family oriented man makes me realize that we humans must often suffer loss before we recognize what's most important in this life.This is an overlooked classic with a touching story portrayed realistically that the whole family can enjoy.
Joseph E

Melod-Dramatic, yet Superb acting. This film was utterly, Boring,Overwrought, and definetly an overrated film.
Lee K

A good drama, Ford usually excels in this type of role.
Kyle M

Good movie...heartfelt and wonderful.

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Cast

            Harrison Ford as Henry Turner

            Annette Bening as Sarah Turner

            Bill Nunn as Bradley

            Mikki Allen as Rachel

            Donald Moffat as Charlie

            Nancy Marchand as Headmistress (uncredited)

            Bruce Altman as Bruce

            Peter Appel as Doorman

            Robin Bartlett as Phyllis

            Ralph Byers as Gerald

            Louis Cantarini as Hot Dog Vendor

            Alva Chinn as Lawyer

            Julie Follansbee as Mrs. Matthews

            Susan Forristal as Brenda

            Jimmy Gardner as Lawyer

            Mary Gilbert as Julia

            Hollis Granville as Butler

            Kia Graves as Jennifer

            R.M. Haley as Court Clerk

            Benjamin Hendrickson as Daniel

            Harold House Moore as Policeman

            Mark Irish as Lawyer

            Joan Kindred as Party Guest

            John Leguizamo as Gunman

            Aida Linares as Rosella

            John A. MacKay as George

            Cynthia Martells as ICU Nurse

            Jack McLaughlin as Taxi Driver

            Rebecca Miller as Linda

            Kirby Mitchell as Rudy

            Marjorie Monaghan as Julie

            Harsh Nayyar as Store Owner

            Suzann O'Neill as Real Estate Broker

            Bernadette Penotti as Lawyer

            May Quigley as Hillary

            James Rebhorn as Dr. Sultan

            William Severs as Lawyer

            Brian Smiar as Dr. Marx

            Kai Soremekun as Loretta

            Henry Stram as Waiter

            Stanley H. Swerdlow as Mr. Matthews

            Glen Trotiner as Elevator Man

            Emily Wachtel as Gloria

            Jeffrey Abrams as Delivery Boy

            Rob Reiner
            
            Elizabeth Wilson as Jessica

            Juliet Taylor
            
            Ellen Lewis
            
            Andrew Stone as Charlie's Secretary
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