Johnny Be Good (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1988, Johnny Be Good is a comedy film directed by Bud Smith , running about 91 minutes. “Every college in the country wants Johnny. 'Cause when he's good he's very very good. And when he's bad he's better.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young football prospect. His dilemma: should he take one of the many offers from college talent scouts or should he attend the local state college with his girlfriend and give up his football career?
Who’s in it. Johnny Be Good stars Anthony Michael Hall as Johnny Walker, Robert Downey Jr. as Leo Wiggins, Uma Thurman as Georgia Elkans and Paul Gleason as Wayne Hisler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Johnny Be Good has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Be Good page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Be Good tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Be Good (1988)?
- In US, Johnny Be Good is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Be Good worth watching?
- Johnny Be Good holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny Be Good?
- Johnny Be Good stars Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., Uma Thurman, Paul Gleason and Steve James.
- When was Johnny Be Good released?
- Johnny Be Good was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.