Johnny Got His Gun (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1971, Johnny Got His Gun is a drama and war film directed by Dalton Trumbo, running about 112 minutes. “The most shattering experience you'll ever live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young American soldier, rendered in pseudocoma from an artillery shell from WWI, recalls his life leading up to that point.
Who’s in it. Johnny Got His Gun stars Timothy Bottoms as Joe Bonham, Kathy Fields as Kareen, Marsha Hunt as Joe's Mother and Jason Robards as Joe's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Johnny Got His Gun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Got His Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Got His Gun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Got His Gun (1971)?
- In US, Johnny Got His Gun is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Got His Gun worth watching?
- Johnny Got His Gun holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Johnny Got His Gun?
- Johnny Got His Gun stars Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt, Jason Robards and Donald Sutherland.
- When was Johnny Got His Gun released?
- Johnny Got His Gun was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.