Go, Johnny, Go! (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, Go, Johnny, Go! is a music film directed by Paul Landres, running about 75 minutes. “You know- like I mean- it's way out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.
Who’s in it. Go, Johnny, Go! stars Alan Freed as Himself, Jimmy Clanton as Johnny Melody, Sandy Stewart as Julie Arnold and Chuck Berry as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Go, Johnny, Go! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and Midnight Pulp. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Go, Johnny, Go! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Go, Johnny, Go! tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Go, Johnny, Go! (1959)?
- In US, Go, Johnny, Go! is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Go, Johnny, Go! worth watching?
- Go, Johnny, Go! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Go, Johnny, Go!?
- Go, Johnny, Go! stars Alan Freed, Jimmy Clanton, Sandy Stewart, Chuck Berry and Jackie Wilson.
- When was Go, Johnny, Go! released?
- Go, Johnny, Go! was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.