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Johns (1996)

1996-12-10 · 1h 36m · EN
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This ain't no 90210

It's the day before Christmas, the day before John's 21st birthday. He's a prostitute on Santa Monica Blvd in L.A., and he wants to spend that night and the next day at the posh Park Plaza Hotel. Meanwhile, Donner, a lad new to the streets, wants John to leave the city with him. John spends the day trying to figure out how to deal with Donner's friendship.

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Scott SilverDirector, Writer

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David ArquetteDavid ArquetteJohnLukas HaasLukas HaasDonnerJohn C. McGinleyJohn C. McGinleyDanny CohenKeith DavidKeith DavidHomeless JohnWilson CruzWilson CruzMikeyTony EpperTony EpperSanta ClausRichard T. JonesRichard T. JonesAlanna UbachAlanna UbachNikkiN'Bushe WrightN'Bushe WrightJunkieElliott GouldElliott GouldTerrence HowardTerrence HowardJimmy the WarlockArliss HowardArliss HowardJohn Cardoza

Keywords

ChristmasLos angeles, californiaGayLost shoeProstitutionHomelessGay themeIndependent filmSanta hatSanta monica californiaMale prostituteRent boy

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityChristmas · Los Angeles California · GayMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference604

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Frequently asked questions about Johns

What is Johns about?

It's the day before Christmas, the day before John's 21st birthday. He's a prostitute on Santa Monica Blvd in L.A., and he wants to spend that night and the next day at the posh Park Plaza Hotel. Meanwhile, Donner, a lad new to the streets, wants John to leave the city with him. John spends the day trying to figure out how to deal with Donner's friendship.

How long is Johns?

Johns has a runtime of 96 minutes.