Johnny Larsen (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, Johnny Larsen is a drama and romance film directed by Morten Arnfred, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. From a working class coming-of-age novel, Morten Arnfred fashioned his feature film to recapture the feel, the sting, the pain, but also the spirit of solidarity of the 1950s in the metropolitan city of Copenhagen: at the center, young Johnny, helpless, hapless, happy, unhappy, going through the motions of growing up. Bodil awards: Best Film and Best Actor (Allan Olsen).
Who’s in it. Johnny Larsen stars Allan Olsen as Johnny Larsen, Aksel Erhardtsen as Hans' father, Jannie Faurschou and Anne Marie Helger as Bagerjomfru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Johnny Larsen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Larsen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Larsen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Larsen (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Johnny Larsen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Johnny Larsen worth watching?
- Johnny Larsen holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny Larsen?
- Johnny Larsen stars Allan Olsen, Aksel Erhardtsen, Jannie Faurschou, Anne Marie Helger and Frits Helmuth.
- When was Johnny Larsen released?
- Johnny Larsen was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.