Turner & Hooch (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Turner & Hooch is a 1989 drama thriller directed by Roger Spottiswoode, starring Tom Hanks, John McIntire and Mare Winningham. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $71.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Turner & Hooch About?
The premise of Turner & Hooch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A meticulous police detective’s life is disrupted when he inherits a large, boisterous dog belonging to his deceased partner. While investigating his friend’s murder, the detective finds himself reluctantly caring for the canine, learning to embrace a more spontaneous approach to life and police work. The unlikely duo navigates a chaotic investigation, uncovering clues and facing danger together.
Turner & Hooch Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dog
- police
- french mastiff dog
- character names as title
- surname in title
- animal character name in title
- muffin
- slimehouse
- slow motion scene
- police detective
- bathing a dog
- shootout
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- death of pet
- beer
- bathtub
- california
- police chief
- police corruption
- ice
- smuggling
- found money
- beach
- cooking
- supermarket
- wedding
- obsessive compulsive
- refrigerator
- police chase
- motel
- knife throwing
- military veteran
- witness
- seatbelt
- car accident
- window smashing
- underwear
- gunshot wound
- animal control
- dock
- junkyard
- last day on the job
- love
- newlywed
- commandeered vehicle
- stakeout
- house painting
- collie
- bicycle
- live action
- buddy cop comedy
Turner & Hooch Cast
Tom Hanks leads the cast, with John McIntire and Mare Winningham. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roger Spottiswoode
Also Starring in Turner & Hooch
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Turner & Hooch Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Turner & Hooch 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 63% User score
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Turner & Hooch Plot Summary
What happens in Turner & Hooch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the tranquil coastal town of Cypress Beach, California, a meticulously organized police investigator named Scott Turner prepares for his transition to the Sacramento Police Department. He is training his successor, David Sutton, hoping for a more exhilarating career ahead. During a visit to the pier, Turner introduces Sutton to the local seafood plant owner, Walter Boyett, while also catching up with his friend Amos Reed, a shipyard junk collector. Though apprehensive about visiting Amos’s houseboat, Turner is soon confronted by Amos’s fierce Dogue de Bordeaux, Hooch, who seems to take an instant liking to him. However, Amos warns Turner of dubious activities happening at Boyett’s plant.
Full summary
The whole story of Turner & Hooch, scene by scene
Turner & Hooch Box Office
Turner & Hooch grossed $71.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$71.1M
- US & Canada
- $71.1M
Turner & Hooch Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Turner & Hooch.
How Well Do You Know Turner & Hooch?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Scott Turner?
Cars in Turner & Hooch
25 cars on screen, including the 1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale and the 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
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1989 Nissan Sentra Important role
Turner & Hooch Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Turner and Hooch” and “Uma Dupla Quase Perfeita”.
- Also known as
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- Turner and Hooch
- Uma Dupla Quase Perfeita
- Turner og hund
- Scott und Huutsch - Eine Dogge zum Knutschen
- Turner et Hooch
- Тёрнер и Хуч
- Scott & Huutsch
- Turner e il casinaro
- Egyik kopó, másik eb
- Тернер и Хуч
- Turner & hund
- Turner a Hooch
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- Socios y sabuesos
- Amigos e Detectives
- טרנר והוטש
- Τέρνερ και Χουτς
- Turner i Hooch
- Тернер і Гуч
- Dikkat Köpek Var
- Търнър и Хуч
- Turner ja täystuho
- 터너와 후치
- 古惑丑拍档
- 福將與福星
- หล่อโย่ง-ย่นบึ้ก
- ターナー&フーチ／すてきな相棒
- Socis i perdiguers
- 古惑醜拍擋
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Turner & Hooch FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Turner & Hooch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Turner & Hooch?
Turner & Hooch runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Turner & Hooch released?
Turner & Hooch was released on July 28, 1989.
Who directed Turner & Hooch?
Turner & Hooch was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
More films by Roger Spottiswoode Who is in the cast of Turner & Hooch?
Turner & Hooch stars Tom Hanks, John McIntire and Mare Winningham, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Turner & Hooch make at the box office?
Turner & Hooch grossed $71.1 million worldwide.
How is Turner & Hooch rated?
Turner & Hooch has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 36 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Turner & Hooch have a post-credit scene?
No. Turner & Hooch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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