Johnny Tsunami (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, Johnny Tsunami is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Steve Boyum, running about 88 minutes. “The Temperature Is Down But The Surf Is Up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Hawaiian teenage surfer shows off his skills when he takes to the snow slopes in Vermont.
Who’s in it. Johnny Tsunami stars Brandon Baker as Johnny Kapahaala, Yuji Okumoto as Pete, Mary Page Keller as Melanie and Lee Thompson Young as Sam Sterling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Johnny Tsunami has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Tsunami page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Tsunami tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Tsunami (1999)?
- In US, Johnny Tsunami is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Tsunami worth watching?
- Johnny Tsunami holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny Tsunami?
- Johnny Tsunami stars Brandon Baker, Yuji Okumoto, Mary Page Keller, Lee Thompson Young and Kirsten Storms.