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The Big Johnson (2026): Cast & Ratings

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The Big Johnson is a 2026 documentary directed by Lola Rock’N’Rolla, starring Jackie Beat, Mario Diaz and Penny Arcade. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds 60% on TMDB.

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The Big Johnson (2026) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Big Johnson About?

The premise of The Big Johnson without spoilers.

How does a seven‑foot‑tall queer icon vanish without a trace? Dean Johnson was a legend—drag queen, rock star, activist, junkie, escort—who became a John Doe. The Big Johnson is a wild documentary that chronicles his rise, his impact on New York nightlife, his fight for queer liberation during the AIDS crisis, and the mystery of his disappearance.

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Cast & crew

The Big Johnson Cast

Jackie Beat leads the cast, with Mario Diaz and Penny Arcade. Directed by Lola Rock’N’Rolla; 20 actors are credited in all.

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More from Lola Rock’N’Rolla

One more film directed by Lola Rock’N’Rolla: The Big Johnson.

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Ratings

The Big Johnson Reviews & Ratings

The Big Johnson holds 60% on TMDB.

Videos

The Big Johnson Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Official Trailer
  • Teaser The Big Johnson (2025) Teaser Trailer - Dean Johnson Documentary

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FAQ

The Big Johnson FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Big Johnson, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Big Johnson?

The Big Johnson runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was The Big Johnson released?

The Big Johnson was released on January 23, 2026.

Who directed The Big Johnson?

The Big Johnson was directed by Lola Rock’N’Rolla.

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Who is in the cast of The Big Johnson?

The Big Johnson stars Jackie Beat, Mario Diaz and Penny Arcade, among 20 credited actors.

How is The Big Johnson rated?

The Big Johnson has 60% on TMDB.

Does The Big Johnson have a post-credit scene?

No. The Big Johnson has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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