Johnny Corncob (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1973, Johnny Corncob is a fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Marcell Jankovics, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A traditional Hungarian poetic fairytale that describes the epic adventures of a young shepherd through love, war, magic and death.
Who’s in it. Johnny Corncob stars György Cserhalmi as Jancsi (voice), Anikó Nagy as Iluska (voice), Erzsi Pártos as Mostoha (voice) and Antal Farkas as Gazda (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Johnny Corncob sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Corncob page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Corncob 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 Johnny Corncob (1973)?
- In US, Johnny Corncob is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Corncob worth watching?
- Johnny Corncob holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Johnny Corncob?
- Johnny Corncob stars György Cserhalmi, Anikó Nagy, Erzsi Pártos, Antal Farkas and Gábor Mádi Szabó.
- When was Johnny Corncob released?
- Johnny Corncob was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.