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Turner & Hooch (1989)

“The oddest couple ever unleashed!”

6.3/10 · 1,489 votes 1h 39m pg ActionComedyThrillerFamilyCrime

#54 of 70 films from 1989 #1441 of 2168 in action

Directed by Roger Spottiswoode · Written by Jack Epps Jr., Jim Cash, Michael Blodgett, Dennis Shryack

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Overview

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'.

Cast

Tom Hanksas Scott Turner
Mare Winninghamas Emily Carson
Craig T. Nelsonas Howard Hyde
Scott Paulinas Zack Gregory
John McIntireas Amos Reed
David Knellas Ernie
Reginald VelJohnsonas Det. David Sutton
Mary McCuskeras Katie
Linda Eve Milleras Mrs. Pine
Andrew Walkeras Police Officer
Jules Sylvesteras Animal Control Man
Ernie Livelyas Motel Clerk
J.C. Quinnas Walter Boyett
Ebbe Roe Smithas Harley McCabe

Facts

Release dateJuly 28, 1989
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) — about the same as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Thriller, Family, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$13,000,000
Box office$71,079,915 (5.5× budget)
IMDbtt0098536

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Questions

How long is Turner & Hooch?
Turner & Hooch runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Turner & Hooch worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,489 votes, which places it #54 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 24%) and #1441 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Turner & Hooch?
Turner & Hooch was directed by Roger Spottiswoode. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Street Cat Named Bob (2016), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The 6th Day (2000).
Who stars in Turner & Hooch?
Tom Hanks as Scott Turner; Mare Winningham as Emily Carson; Craig T. Nelson as Howard Hyde; Scott Paulin as Zack Gregory; John McIntire as Amos Reed; David Knell as Ernie.
What is Turner & Hooch rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Turner & Hooch?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37819.

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