Johnny Be Good

1988·Movie
1h 31min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Metacritic104.4Rotten Tomatoes–30%

Where to watch

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Every college in the country wants Johnny. 'Cause when he's good he's very very good. And when he's bad he's better.

It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young football prospect. His dilemma: should he take one of the many offers from college talent scouts or should he attend the local state college with his girlfriend and give up his football career?
Sports ComedyComing-of-AgeSatiricalCringe HumorPop Culture ReferencesFast-PacedSituational80s Vibe

Crew

Directed by:
Bud S. Smith
Written by:
David Obst, Steve Zacharias, Jeff Buhai
Composed by:
Jay Ferguson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Johnny Be Good

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Where can I stream Johnny Be Good legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

Johnny Be Good is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Johnny Be Good worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 4.6, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 10). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Johnny Be Good rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Johnny Be Good?

1 h 31 min

Johnny Be Good runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Johnny Be Good?

Critics10
Audiences40

Not quite. Audiences rate Johnny Be Good higher (40) than critics (10). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Johnny Be Good a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$18 million

No. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 80% of its budget.

What language is Johnny Be Good in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Johnny Be Good?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Johnny Be Good in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Johnny Be Good use?

Acquired Situational NarcissismAnd StarringAs HimselfAte His GunThe BenchwarmerEven Evil Has StandardsLaser-Guided KarmaDistracted by the SexyBoyfriend-Blocking DadLovable JockFamily-Friendly StripperCareer-Ending Injuryand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Johnny Be Good, including Acquired Situational Narcissism, And Starring, As Himself.

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