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The Legend of Johnny Lingo

2003·Movie
1h 31min·G
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up, family, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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What if you were born a king and didn't know it?

When a storm washes a canoe bearing an infant boy ashore upon a small South Pacific island, he is at first well-received as a gift from the heavens, even to the point of the tribal chief adopting him as a successor. However, with time as hardships are blamed upon Tama (as he is named), he is finally outcast to live with the poorest people on the island, Mahana and her drunken father. Mahana is considered homely and undesirable, but Tama feels differently, so when he is old enough to build a craft to sail away, he vows to return for her one day. A lucky stroke brings him to land upon the island of the legendary Johnny Lingo, the wealthiest trader in the islands, and after years of service to him, Tama has learned much about life and himself as he dreams of honoring his pledge to Mahana.
South Pacific IslandComing-of-Age TaleIsland CultureRomantic JourneyPersonal GrowthCultural ImmersionWholesome StoryHeartfelt NarrativeSimple Life

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Where can I stream The Legend of Johnny Lingo legally?

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

Is The Legend of Johnny Lingo worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 13%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Legend of Johnny Lingo rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Legend of Johnny Lingo?

1 h 31 min

The Legend of Johnny Lingo runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Legend of Johnny Lingo?

Critics13
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate The Legend of Johnny Lingo higher (67) than critics (13). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Legend of Johnny Lingo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand, Cook Islands.

In how many countries can I watch The Legend of Johnny Lingo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Legend of Johnny Lingo in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Legend of Johnny Lingo use?

Adaptational ExplanationNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedLaser-Guided KarmaAdaptation ExpansionLong-Lost Relative"The Reason You Suck" SpeechAbusive ParentsChildhood Friend RomanceTinkle in the EyeHard-Work MontageDoorstop BabyBabies Ever Afterand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for The Legend of Johnny Lingo, including Adaptational Explanation, No Good Deed Goes Unpunished, Laser-Guided Karma.