Frankie and Johnny fingerprintImmersive world, strong craft, low-key.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply romantic and hopeful
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life and show business
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Frankie and Johnny is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply romantic and hopeful
Emotionally, it's deeply romantic, hopeful, and moving.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
Everyday modern life and show business
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around everyday modern life and show business. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
The performances, dialogue, and characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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You never choose love. Love chooses you.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Frankie and Johnny is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.
1 h 58 min
Frankie and Johnny runs 1 h 58 min.
Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Frankie and Johnny much the same way.
No. It cost about $29 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 79% of its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+63GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Frankie and Johnny in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Frankie and Johnny, including Gay Best Friend, Defrosting Ice Queen, Dogged Nice Guy.
6.8
