Johnny Guitar (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1954, Johnny Guitar is a drama, romance and western film directed by Nicholas Ray, running about 110 minutes. “Gun-Queen of the Arizona Frontier! And her kind of men!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the outskirts of town, the hard-nosed Vienna owns a saloon frequented by the undesirables of the region, including Dancin' Kid and his gang. Another patron of Vienna's establishment is Johnny Guitar, a former gunslinger and her lover. When a heist is pulled in town that results in a man's death, Emma Small, Vienna's rival, rallies the townsfolk to take revenge on Vienna's saloon – even without proof of her wrongdoing.
Who’s in it. Johnny Guitar stars Joan Crawford as Vienna, Mercedes McCambridge as Emma Small, Sterling Hayden as Johnny 'Guitar' Logan and Ernest Borgnine as Bart Lonergan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Johnny Guitar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Guitar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Guitar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Guitar (1954)?
- In US, Johnny Guitar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Guitar worth watching?
- Johnny Guitar holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Johnny Guitar?
- Johnny Guitar stars Joan Crawford, Mercedes McCambridge, Sterling Hayden, Ernest Borgnine and John Carradine.
- When was Johnny Guitar released?
- Johnny Guitar was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.