

Who Took Johnny
An examination of the infamous thirty-year-old cold case of Iowa paperboy Johnny Gosch, the first missing child to appear on a milk carton. The film focuses on Johnny’s mother, Noreen Gosch, and her relentless quest to find the truth about what happened to her son. Along the way there have been mysterious sightings, bizarre revelations, and a confrontation with a person who claims to have helped abduct Johnny.
Where to watch Who Took Johnny in United States
Can I watch Who Took Johnny in United States? Yes — you can stream Who Took Johnny in United States on Kanopy.
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Where is Who Took Johnny streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Australia | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | — |
About Who Took Johnny
Who Took Johnny is a 2014 English-language documentary film directed by Suki Hawley and David Beilinson. The cast is led by Noreen Gosch, Johnny Gosch, John Gosch Sr.. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Who Took Johnny was produced by RUMUR and made in United States of America. It was released on January 17, 2014.
- Director
- Suki Hawley, David Beilinson
- Writers
- Michael Galinsky, David Beilinson, Suki Hawley
- Release date
- January 17, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RUMUR
Who Took Johnny cast & crew
Who Took Johnny was directed by Suki Hawley and David Beilinson and written by Michael Galinsky, David Beilinson, and Suki Hawley.
The cast features Noreen Gosch as Self, Johnny Gosch as Self (archive footage), John Gosch Sr. as Self, John Walsh as Self, John DeCamp as Self, and Paul Bonacci as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michael Galinsky.
Is Who Took Johnny worth watching?
Who Took Johnny holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 69 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Who Took Johnny is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Who Took Johnny
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Cast of Who Took Johnny
Noreen Gosch
Self
Johnny Gosch
Self (archive footage)
John Gosch Sr.
Self
John Walsh
Self
John DeCamp
Self
Paul Bonacci
Self
Who Took Johnny — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Who Took Johnny in United States?
Who Took Johnny is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Who Took Johnny on Kanopy?
Yes — Who Took Johnny is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Who Took Johnny in?
Who Took Johnny is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Who Took Johnny?
Who Took Johnny runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Who Took Johnny rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 69 ratings.











