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Frankie and Johnny

1966Movie1 h 27 minNR

ComedyMusic
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–48%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for big ideas, scares or brutality.

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Story

ELVIS Turns The Land Of The Blues Red Hot With 11 Great Songs!

Johnny is a riverboat entertainer with a big gambling problem. After a psychic tells Johnny how he can change his luck, the appearance of a new 'lady luck' soon causes a catfight with Johnny's girlfriend, Frankie.

Feels like

  • Elvis Musical
  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Riverboat Setting
  • Lighthearted Entertainment
  • 60s Wholesome Fun
  • Love Triangle Shenanigans
  • Gambling Follies
  • Endearing Performances
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Frederick de Cordova
Written by
Nat Perrin, Alex Gottlieb
Produced by
Edward Small
Music by
Fred Karger

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 31, 1966 · 1 h 27 min · NR

Released
March 31, 1966
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Get Out!, Dogged Nice Guy, Platonic Prostitution +9

  • Get Out!
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Platonic Prostitution
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Grand Romantic Gesture
  • The Grunting Orgasm
  • Adaptation Title Change
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Woobie
  • Gay Best Friend
  • Adaptational Attractiveness
  • Dying Alone

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Frankie and Johnny?"

Questions about Frankie and Johnny

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Frankie and Johnny?

ScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

In the United States, Frankie and Johnny streams on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Frankie and Johnny worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Frankie and Johnny okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Frankie and Johnny good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Frankie and Johnny make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

What tropes does Frankie and Johnny use?

Get Out!Dogged Nice GuyPlatonic ProstitutionDefrosting Ice QueenGrand Romantic GestureThe Grunting OrgasmAdaptation Title ChangeDomestic AbuseWoobieGay Best FriendAdaptational AttractivenessDying Aloneand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Get Out!, Dogged Nice Guy, and Platonic Prostitution.