Johnny Stecchino (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1991, Johnny Stecchino is a comedy film directed by Roberto Benigni, running about 115 minutes. “Sometimes a banana is just a banana!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Good hearted but not very wordly-wise, Dante is happy driving the school bus for a group of mentally handicapped children, while feeling he is somehow missing out on life and love. So he is very excited when after nearly being knocked down by her car he meets Maria, who seems immediately enamoured of him. He is soon invited to her sumptuous Palermo villa, little suspecting that this is part of a plot. He bears an amazing likeness to Maria's stool-pigeon gangster husband and it would be convenient for them if the mobster, in the shape of Dante, was seen to be dead and buried.
Who’s in it. Johnny Stecchino stars Roberto Benigni as Johnny Stecchino, Nicoletta Braschi as Maria, Paolo Bonacelli as D'Agata and Franco Volpi as Ministro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Johnny Stecchino has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Stecchino page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Stecchino tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Stecchino (1991)?
- In US, Johnny Stecchino is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Stecchino worth watching?
- Johnny Stecchino holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Johnny Stecchino?
- Johnny Stecchino stars Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Paolo Bonacelli, Franco Volpi and Ivano Marescotti.
- When was Johnny Stecchino released?
- Johnny Stecchino was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.