Johnny Got His Gun (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, Johnny Got His Gun is a drama film directed by Rowan Joseph, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a young American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of the First World War. The film takes place in the mind of a quadruple amputee who has also lost his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Regaining consciousness, 20 year-old Joe Bonham slowly discovers that while his brain is healthy and able to reason, the rest of his body is irreparably shattered, leaving him forever trapped within the confines of his own imagination. He struggles valiantly to find some way to communicate with the outside world. Tapping his head in Morse code he breaks through and pleads with his caretakers to be put on display as a living example of the cost of war.
Who’s in it. Johnny Got His Gun stars Matty Ferraro as Voice, Rowan Joseph as Voice, Meredith Kendall as Mother's Voice and Ben McKenzie as Joe Bonham, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Got His Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Got His Gun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Got His Gun (2008)?
- In US, Johnny Got His Gun is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Johnny Got His Gun?
- Johnny Got His Gun stars Matty Ferraro, Rowan Joseph, Meredith Kendall, Ben McKenzie and Shane Partlow.
- When was Johnny Got His Gun released?
- Johnny Got His Gun was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.