Harry and the Hendersons: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Academy Awards, USA | Winner Oscar | Best Makeup (Rick Baker) |
| 1987 | Genesis Awards | Winner Genesis Award | Feature Film - Comedy |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Fantasy Film |
| 1988 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Actress (Melinda Dillon) |
| 1988 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Director (William Dear) |
| 1988 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Make-Up (Rick Baker) |
| 1988 | Young Artist Awards | Nominee Young Artist Award | Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy (Margaret Langrick) |
| 1988 | Young Artist Awards | Nominee Young Artist Award | Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy (Joshua Rudoy) |
| 1988 | Young Artist Awards | Nominee Young Artist Award | Best Family Motion Picture - Comedy |