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Johnny Suede

1991Movie1 h 37 minR

ComedyRomance
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes27%47%
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes27%47%

Summary

Johnny Suede (Brad Pitt) longs to be a teen-age idol like Ricky Nelson. He has a pair of black suede shoes, an impressive pompadour, a guitar, and some pals who will play backup for him. Yet he doesn't have much talent or drive.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Tom DiCillo
Written by
Tom DiCillo
Produced by
Yoram Mandel
Music by
Jim Farmer

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Facts

August 18, 1991 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
August 18, 1991
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Switzerland, France, United States
Budget
$500,000
Box office
$90,091
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Johnny Suede?"

Questions about Johnny Suede

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Johnny Suede?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Johnny Suede worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (40).

Will Johnny Suede make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Johnny Suede good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.