Johnny Got His Gun
1971, English. Directed by Dalton Trumbo.
The most shattering experience you'll ever live.
A young American soldier, rendered in pseudocoma from an artillery shell from WWI, recalls his life leading up to that point.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Johnny Got His Gun is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dalton TrumboDirector
- Timothy BottomsJoe Bonham
- Kathy FieldsKareen
- Marsha HuntJoe's Mother
- Jason RobardsJoe's Father
- Donald SutherlandChrist
- Charles McGrawMike Burkeman
- Sandy Brown WyethLucky
- Don 'Red' BarryJody Simmons
- Peter BroccoAncient Prelate
- Kendell ClarkeHospital Offical
- Eric ChristmasCorporal Timlon
- Eduard FranzCol. / Gen. Tillery
Details
- Released
- 4 August 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dalton Trumbo, Luis Buñuel
- Budget
- $1M
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What Johnny Got His Gun is based on
Johnny Got His Gun is based on Johnny Got His Gun (1939) by Dalton Trumbo, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
1939
Johnny Got His Gun
By Dalton Trumbo
Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Johnny Got His Gun: quick answers
Is Johnny Got His Gun worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 435 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Johnny Got His Gun?
Johnny Got His Gun runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Johnny Got His Gun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Johnny Got His Gun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Johnny Got His Gun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Johnny Got His Gun is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Johnny Got His Gun on?
Johnny Got His Gun is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Johnny Got His Gun?
If you liked Johnny Got His Gun, try Sergeant York, King and Country, War Horse.
Who directed Johnny Got His Gun?
Johnny Got His Gun (1971) was directed by Dalton Trumbo and stars Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt.
What is Johnny Got His Gun based on?
Johnny Got His Gun is based on Johnny Got His Gun (1939) by Dalton Trumbo, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.