Is Turner & Hooch scary?

No. Turner & Hooch is not a scary watch.

How gory is Turner & Hooch?

No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.

What is Turner & Hooch rated, and is it OK for kids?

Yes. It is rated PG, and nothing we tagged runs past mild.

Turner & Hooch (1989)

Film · 1h 39m · Rated PG

Action, Comedy, Crime, Family, Thriller

A meticulous detective's life gets delightfully upended by a slobbery dog, bringing heartwarming chaos and crime-solving.

Feel-good and crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Turner & Hooch parents guide

No surprises for a PG: mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is Turner & Hooch scary?: No. Turner & Hooch is not a scary watch.
How gory is Turner & Hooch?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Turner & Hooch rated, and is it OK for kids?: Yes. It is rated PG, and nothing we tagged runs past mild.

What is Turner & Hooch about?

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'.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.