Johnny Handsome
“They changed his looks, his life and his future... but they couldn't change his past .”
A career criminal who has been deformed since birth is given a new face by a kindly doctor and paroled from prison. It appears that he has gone straight, but he is really planning his revenge on the man who killed his mentor and sent him to prison.
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Where is Johnny Handsome streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Indie Films by Realto Amazon Channel | FOD |
About Johnny Handsome
Johnny Handsome is a 1989 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Walter Hill. The cast is led by Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin, Morgan Freeman. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Johnny Handsome was produced by The Guber-Peters Company, Roven Productions, and Carolco Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 12, 1989, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Writers
- Ken Friedman
- Release date
- September 12, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- The Guber-Peters Company, Roven Productions, Carolco Pictures
Johnny Handsome cast & crew
Johnny Handsome was directed by Walter Hill and written by Ken Friedman.
The cast features Mickey Rourke as Johnny Handsome, Ellen Barkin as Sunny Boyd, Morgan Freeman as Lt. A.Z. Drones, Forest Whitaker as Dr. Steven Fisher, Elizabeth McGovern as Donna McCarty, and Lance Henriksen as Rafe Garrett.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ry Cooder, cinematography is by Matthew F. Leonetti, and it was produced by Charles Roven and Andrew G. Vajna.
Is Johnny Handsome worth watching?
Johnny Handsome holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 296 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Johnny Handsome is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Johnny Handsome
Johnny Handsome isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Johnny Handsome
Mickey Rourke
Johnny Handsome
Ellen Barkin
Sunny Boyd
Morgan Freeman
Lt. A.Z. Drones
Forest Whitaker
Dr. Steven Fisher
Elizabeth McGovern
Donna McCarty
Lance Henriksen
Rafe Garrett
Scott Wilson
Mikey Chalmette
David Schramm
Vic Dumask
Peter Jason
Mr. Bonet
Yvonne Bryceland
Sister Luke
Jeffrey Meek
Earl
J.W. Smith
Larry
Johnny Handsome — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Johnny Handsome in United States?
Johnny Handsome is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Johnny Handsome in?
Johnny Handsome is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Johnny Handsome?
Johnny Handsome runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Johnny Handsome rated?
Johnny Handsome is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 296 ratings.
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