Poor Johnny and Arnika (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1983, Poor Johnny and Arnika is a fantasy film directed by András Sólyom, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The poor but carefree vagabond Johnny meets the princess Árnika and they fall in love. An evil witch casts a spell on them which turns one of them into a duck. In order to be free of the spell they embark on a long journey to meet King Ajahtan Kutarbani, the only one who can lift the spell.
Who’s in it. Poor Johnny and Arnika stars Tamás Puskás as Dzsoni, Zsuzsa Nyertes as Árnika, Mari Törőcsik as Százarcú boszorkány and László Bánhidi as Pásztor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Poor Johnny and Arnika has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor Johnny and Arnika page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Johnny and Arnika tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Johnny and Arnika (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poor Johnny and Arnika change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poor Johnny and Arnika worth watching?
- Poor Johnny and Arnika holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poor Johnny and Arnika?
- Poor Johnny and Arnika stars Tamás Puskás, Zsuzsa Nyertes, Mari Törőcsik, László Bánhidi and István Bujtor.
- When was Poor Johnny and Arnika released?
- Poor Johnny and Arnika was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.