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Johnny Got His Gun

2008·Movie
1h 15min
IMDb6.8Metacritic41–

Where to watch

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Johnny Got His Gun fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy10
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

The mind, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Non-linear Narrative9

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The story of a young American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of the First World War. The film takes place in the mind of a quadruple amputee who has also lost his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Regaining consciousness, 20 year-old Joe Bonham slowly discovers that while his brain is healthy and able to reason, the rest of his body is irreparably shattered, leaving him forever trapped within the confines of his own imagination. He struggles valiantly to find some way to communicate with the outside world. Tapping his head in Morse code he breaks through and pleads with his caretakers to be put on display as a living example of the cost of war.
Anti-War DramaProfoundly TragicPsychological HorrorExistential AnguishBleak & UnflinchingSocial CommentaryHistorical MilitarySensory DeprivationViscerally Disturbing

Crew

Directed by:
Rowan Joseph
Written by:
Dalton Trumbo, Bradley Rand Smith
Produced by:
Rowan Joseph, Wesley Horton
Composed by:
Michael Mortilla, Michael Mortilla, Michael Mortilla

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Johnny Got His Gun legally?

JustWatch TVfuboTVFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomeCineverseTubi TV

Johnny Got His Gun is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Johnny Got His Gun worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Johnny Got His Gun rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Johnny Got His Gun?

1 h 15 min

Johnny Got His Gun runs 1 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Johnny Got His Gun?

Critics41
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Johnny Got His Gun higher (68) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Johnny Got His Gun in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Johnny Got His Gun?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Johnny Got His Gun in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Johnny Got His Gun use?

Cruel Twist EndingHelpful HallucinationWar Is HellMessianic ArchetypeMercy KillFate Worse than DeathExistential HorrorThe BlankMind ScrewEveryone Knows MorseThe Lonely DoorDowner Endingand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Johnny Got His Gun, including Cruel Twist Ending, Helpful Hallucination, War Is Hell.