John Henry (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2000, John Henry is a drama, family and animation film directed by Mark Henn, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. A larger-than-life tale about the African-American hero born with a hammer in his hand. Join John Henry on a scenic journey from cotton country to the wilderness, where he finds men of all colors working together to build a great railroad.
Who’s in it. John Henry stars Alfre Woodard as Polly / Narrator (voice), Tim Hodge as MacTavish (voice), Geoffrey Jones as John Henry (voice) and Dave Murray as Thomas (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, John Henry has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Henry page.
If you liked it. Fans of John Henry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John Henry (2000)?
- In US, John Henry is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is John Henry worth watching?
- John Henry holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in John Henry?
- John Henry stars Alfre Woodard, Tim Hodge, Geoffrey Jones, Dave Murray and Carrie Harrington.
- When was John Henry released?
- John Henry was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.