Johnny Come Lately

1943·Movie
1h 37min·NR

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Strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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A Story of a Wanderer Who Stops His Travels Long Enough to Help A Kindly Old Woman in Distress

Cagney is a human dynamo as a drifter who helps save ailing Grace George from losing her newspaper. The pace is fast, and audiences of all ages will be pleased. The supporting cast, have all the small-town characterizations down pat -- with Margaret Hamilton a standout. Cagney himself, had genuine affection for this film, and listed it among his top five movie-making experiences at a retrospective the year before he died. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with the UCLA Film & Television Archive, in 2013.
Small-Town DramaJames Cagney PerformanceNewspaper IndustryUnderdog StoryInspirationalFeel-Good MovieClassic HollywoodAmerican NostalgiaCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Johnny Come Lately worth watching?

67
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Johnny Come Lately rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Johnny Come Lately?

1 h 37 min

Johnny Come Lately runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is Johnny Come Lately in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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