Harry and the Hendersons: More Than Just a Goofy 80s Movie?

Okay, so I rewatched "Harry and the Hendersons" with the kids the other night, and while it's still hilarious (especially that scene where Harry tries to 'help' with the dishes!), I started thinking about something deeper. We always just see it as this fun, family-friendly movie about accepting someone different, right? But what if it's also about how easily we jump to conclusions based on appearances? Think about it – the Hendersons initially assume Harry is dangerous and needs to be controlled or even...you know, hunted. It's only after they actually spend time with him and see his gentle nature that they realize they were totally wrong. And it's not just the Hendersons! Everyone in town freaks out when they hear about a Bigfoot. They immediately picture a monster, not a scared and confused creature just trying to survive. Even the supposed Bigfoot expert, George, is obsessed with capturing Harry rather than understanding him. It really got me thinking about how quick we are to judge others based on how they look or what we think we know about them. Maybe "Harry and the Hendersons" is sneakily trying to teach us to be more open-minded and compassionate. Also, is John Lithgow incapable of giving a bad performance? Seriously love him in this. Here's where I'm going with this theory... Maybe, just maybe, the movie is low-key a brilliant social commentary wrapped in a big, fluffy, and surprisingly lovable package. I mean, it came out in the 80s, a time when there was LOTS of fear-mongering and "othering" going on. What do you guys think? Am I reading too much into a movie about a suburban family befriending a sasquatch? Or is there actually something to this observation of mine? Let me know in the comments!