Johnny (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1980, Johnny is an action, drama and crime film directed by J. Mahendran, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Johnny loves Archana, a singer, but their lives are disrupted when Johnny's lookalike kills his lover for infidelity and tries to pin the blame on Johnny. He also takes refuge in Archana's house.
Who’s in it. Johnny stars Rajinikanth as Johnny / Vidhyasagar, Sridevi as Archana, Deepa Unnimary as Bhama and Unni Mary as Bhama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Johnny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Johnny change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Johnny worth watching?
- Johnny holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny?
- Johnny stars Rajinikanth, Sridevi, Deepa Unnimary, Unni Mary and Prabhakar Reddy.
- When was Johnny released?
- Johnny was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.