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John Henry

2000Movie10 minG

AnimationDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

The story of the legendary steel-driving folk hero born with a hammer in his hands, who pitted his strength against a mighty railroad-building machine.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Mark Henn
Written by
Shirley Pierce
Produced by
Steven Keller
Music by
Stephen James Taylor

Everyone

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Facts

May 27, 2000 · 10 min · G

Released
May 27, 2000
Runtime
10 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Genre Throwback, Super-Strength, Hats Off to the Dead +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream John Henry?"

Questions about John Henry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream John Henry?

In the United States, you can rent or buy John Henry from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is John Henry worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8).

Is John Henry okay for kids?

GViolence

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

Can I half-watch John Henry?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching John Henry?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does John Henry use?

Genre ThrowbackSuper-StrengthHats Off to the DeadThe Coats Are OffCovers Always LieCharles Atlas SuperpowerDying Moment of AwesomeCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveHeroic SacrificeThe FacelessFree WheelLet's Fight Like Gentlemenand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Genre Throwback, Super-Strength, and Hats Off to the Dead.