Mister Johnson (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1990, Mister Johnson is a drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 101 minutes. “Africa 1923: A clash of cultures between British imperalists and a black man too smart for his own good.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1923 British Colonial Nigeria, Mister Johnson is an oddity -- an educated black man who doesn't really fit in with the natives or the British. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. He is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water.
Who’s in it. Mister Johnson stars Maynard Eziashi as Mister Johnson, Pierce Brosnan as Harry Rudbeck, Edward Woodward as Sargy Gollup and Beatie Edney as Celia Rudbeck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mister Johnson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, FlixFling and Artiflix and 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 Mister Johnson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mister Johnson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mister Johnson (1990)?
- In US, Mister Johnson is available to stream on Criterion Channel, FlixFling and Artiflix, and 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 Mister Johnson worth watching?
- Mister Johnson holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mister Johnson?
- Mister Johnson stars Maynard Eziashi, Pierce Brosnan, Edward Woodward, Beatie Edney and Denis Quilley.
- When was Mister Johnson released?
- Mister Johnson was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.