Frankie and Johnny (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1991, Frankie and Johnny is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Garry Marshall, running about 118 minutes. “You never choose love. Love chooses you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Johnny is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order cook at a New York diner. Following a brief fling with waitress Cora, Frankie develops an attraction for Cora's friend and fellow waitress Frankie. While Frankie resists Johnny's charms initially, she eventually relents when her best friend, Tim, persuades her to give Johnny a chance.
Who’s in it. Frankie and Johnny stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Frankie, Al Pacino as Johnny, Hector Elizondo as Nick and Kate Nelligan as Cora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Frankie and Johnny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV 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 Frankie and Johnny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankie and Johnny tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankie and Johnny (1991)?
- In US, Frankie and Johnny is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Frankie and Johnny worth watching?
- Frankie and Johnny holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frankie and Johnny?
- Frankie and Johnny stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Al Pacino, Hector Elizondo, Kate Nelligan and Nathan Lane.
- When was Frankie and Johnny released?
- Frankie and Johnny was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.