Johnny Mnemonic (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Johnny Mnemonic is a 1995 action thriller directed by Robert Longo, starring Dolph Lundgren, Ice-T and Udo Kier. It is partly based on Burning Chrome by William Gibson. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $19.1 million worldwide on a $26 million budget. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Robert Longo
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Media Ventures
- Budget
- $26M
- Based on
- Burning Chrome by William Gibson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Johnny Mnemonic About?
The premise of Johnny Mnemonic without spoilers, adapted from Burning Chrome by William Gibson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Johnny Mnemonic is a data courier with a unique cybernetic implant in his brain, used to transport sensitive information. When the data he's carrying proves dangerous, he's thrust into a perilous situation, racing against a ticking clock to protect the secrets stored within him. He’s joined by a skilled partner, Jane, as they are relentlessly pursued by a ruthless gangster, Shinji, and a calculating businessman, Takahashi, both determined to obtain the valuable data before it’s lost forever.
Johnny Mnemonic Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- implanted memory
- cyberpunk
- virtual reality
- cyberspace
- based on story
- hitman
- erased memory
- destroyed bridge
- hotel
- hotel check in
- cityscape
- suit and tie
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- ambush
- gun held to forehead
- courier
- knife held to someone's throat
- upload
- download
- hit squad
- information overload
- epidemic
- corporation
- memory
- hospital
- cure
- running out of time
- big pharma
- materialism
- assassin
- on the run
- fugitive
- data courier
- year 2021
- fighting the system
- social commentary
- internet
- bodyguard
- female bodyguard
- electric whip
- attempted murder
- assassination attempt
- gang
- crime boss
- organized crime
- henchman
- shootout
- character name as title
- tied to an operating table
- yakuza
- violence
Johnny Mnemonic Cast
Dolph Lundgren leads the cast, with Ice-T and Udo Kier. Directed by Robert Longo; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Longo
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Johnny Mnemonic Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Johnny Mnemonic 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 31%
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 58% User score
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Johnny Mnemonic Plot Summary
What happens in Johnny Mnemonic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 21st century, information has emerged as the most coveted commodity, with professional mnemonic couriers like Johnny carrying the most valuable data embedded in intracranial implants. However, this comes at a great personal cost, as Johnny has sacrificed his own memories to accommodate the data he smuggles. To reclaim his past, he accepts a dangerous courier job that involves delivering critical data—data that has already drawn the attention of lethal mercenaries.
Full summary
The whole story of Johnny Mnemonic, scene by scene
Johnny Mnemonic Box Office & Budget
Johnny Mnemonic grossed $19.1 million worldwide on a $26 million budget, 73% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$19.1M
73% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $19.1M
- Budget
- $26M
Johnny Mnemonic Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip All a Fella Wants is Some Room Service (Scene)
- Clip Dialing Up Corporate (Scene)
- Featurette 2021 Predictions
How Well Do You Know Johnny Mnemonic?
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 is the main profession of Johnny in the film?
Cars in Johnny Mnemonic
5 cars on screen, including the Boyertown Merchandiser and the 1980 Checker Taxicab.
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1980 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1994 Chrysler LHS Minor role -
1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle Typ 1 Minor role
Johnny Mnemonic Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “非常仼務” and “Johnny Mnemonic O Cyborg Do Futuro”.
- Also known as
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- 非常仼務
- Johnny Mnemonic O Cyborg Do Futuro
- Johnny Mnemonic: In Black and White
- Vernetzt - Johnny Mnemonic
- Джонни Мнемоник
- 捍卫机密
- Johnny Mnemonic - A jövő szökevénye
- Kureren
- Џони Мнемоник
- Ο Φυγάς του Μέλλοντος
- ג'וני נמוניק
- Johnny Mnemonic: O Fugitivo do Futuro
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- Johnny Mnemonic, o Cyborg do Futuro
- Джонні Мнемонік
- 捍衛機密
- Джони Мнемоник
- Johnny Mnemonic - kuoleman kuriiri
- 코드명 J
- Džonis Mnemonikas
- Johnny Mnémonique
- JM
- เร็วผ่านรก
- 非常任務
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Johnny Mnemonic FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Johnny Mnemonic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Johnny Mnemonic?
Johnny Mnemonic runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Johnny Mnemonic released?
Johnny Mnemonic was released on May 26, 1995.
Who directed Johnny Mnemonic?
Johnny Mnemonic was directed by Robert Longo.
More films by Robert Longo Who is in the cast of Johnny Mnemonic?
Johnny Mnemonic stars Dolph Lundgren, Ice-T and Udo Kier, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Johnny Mnemonic make at the box office?
Johnny Mnemonic grossed $19.1 million worldwide on a budget of $26 million.
How is Johnny Mnemonic rated?
Johnny Mnemonic has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Is Johnny Mnemonic based on a book?
Yes. Johnny Mnemonic is partly adapted from Burning Chrome by William Gibson.
Does Johnny Mnemonic have a post-credit scene?
No. Johnny Mnemonic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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