Johnny Be Good (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Johnny Be Good is a 1988 sports comedy directed by Bud S. Smith, starring Robert Downey Jr., Seymour Cassel and Uma Thurman. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $17.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 10 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Bud S. Smith
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Johnny Be Good About?
The premise of Johnny Be Good without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A talented high school quarterback, Johnny Walker, finds himself the object of intense recruitment from numerous colleges, all vying for his athletic abilities. Each institution offers enticing scholarships and a path to a promising future. As Johnny grapples with these alluring opportunities, he must also consider his commitment to his girlfriend and best friend, while facing a complex situation filled with tempting distractions that could jeopardize his decision and ultimately his future.
Johnny Be Good Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teen sex comedy
- man wrapped in a towel
- gay
- friendship between men
- male in a shower
- men's locker room
- locker room
- bare chested male
- jail
- alabama
- los angeles california
- scholarship
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- limousine
- hare krishna
- woman wears lingerie
- teen sport
- homophobia
- college
- football
- motel room
- football movie
- strip club
- airplane
- no panties
- cheerleader
- football game
- football player
- american football player
- football coach
- coach
- best friend
- title mentioned in song
- title based on song
- title appears in song
- title in song
- title as song
- song in title
- house party
- party
- college recruiter
- college recruitment
- texas
- shower with clothes on
- wearing clothes in a shower
- clothes on shower
- shower room
- shower
- overprotective father
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- short shorts
Johnny Be Good Cast
Robert Downey Jr. leads the cast, with Seymour Cassel and Uma Thurman. Directed by Bud S. Smith; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bud S. Smith
Also Starring in Johnny Be Good
· 6 moreJohnny Be Good Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Johnny Be Good 10 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
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IMDb 4.6 /10
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Metacritic 10 Metascore
User score 4.0
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TMDB 46% User score
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Johnny Be Good Plot Summary
What happens in Johnny Be Good from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the most touted high school quarterback prospect in the country, Johnny Walker finds himself engulfed in a chaotic whirlwind of enticing college recruitment offers. His best friend, Leo Wiggins, wisely advises him to tread carefully, suggesting that he hold out for the best possible deal, while his girlfriend, Georgia, urges him to join her at State University and prioritize his education.
Full summary
The whole story of Johnny Be Good, scene by scene
Johnny Be Good Box Office
Johnny Be Good grossed $17.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$17.6M
- US & Canada
- $17.6M
How Well Do You Know Johnny Be Good?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What position is Johnny Walker being recruited for?
Cars in Johnny Be Good
42 cars on screen, including the 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint and the 1975 AMC Pacer.
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1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Main role -
1975 AMC Pacer Important role -
1981 Cadillac Seville Stretched Limousine Important role -
1987 Jeep Wrangler Important role
Johnny Be Good Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Toutes folles de lui” and “Johnny Superstar”.
- Also known as
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- Toutes folles de lui
- Johnny Superstar
- La grande promessa
- Johnny, a tökéletes
- Дилемата на Джони
- Джонни, будь хорошим
- Johnny Bom de Transa
- Джонні, будь хорошим
- Bądź dobry Johnny
- 죠니 비 굿
- Johnny, buď hodný
- 反斗高材生
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Johnny Be Good FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Johnny Be Good, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Johnny Be Good?
Johnny Be Good runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Johnny Be Good released?
Johnny Be Good was released on March 25, 1988.
Who directed Johnny Be Good?
Johnny Be Good was directed by Bud S. Smith.
More films by Bud S. Smith Who is in the cast of Johnny Be Good?
Johnny Be Good stars Robert Downey Jr., Seymour Cassel and Uma Thurman, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Johnny Be Good make at the box office?
Johnny Be Good grossed $17.6 million worldwide.
How is Johnny Be Good rated?
Johnny Be Good has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 10 on Metacritic and 46% on TMDB.
Does Johnny Be Good have a post-credit scene?
No. Johnny Be Good has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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