

My Name Ain't Johnny
2008, Portuguese. Directed by Mauro Lima.
He had everything but limits
The true story of João Guilherme Estrella ("Johnny"), a young middle-class bon vivant who became a big-time cocaine dealer in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1990s.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Mauro LimaDirector
- Selton MelloJoão Guilherme Estrella
- Cleo PiresSofia
- Júlia LemmertzMãe de João / João's mother
- Cássia KisJuíza Marilena Soares
- Eva TodorD. Marly
- André De BiaseAlex
- Giulio LopesPai de João / João's father
- Felipe SeveroJoão criança / child
- Gillray CoutinhoAdvogado / Lawyer Renato
- Arthur LopesJoão adolescente / teen
- Daniel TorresBoneco adolescente
- Rodrigo AmaranteRubão
Details
- Released
- 4 January 2008
- Original title
- Meu Nome não é Johnny
- Country
- Brazil, United States of America
- Written by
- Mariza Leão, Mauro Lima
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My Name Ain't Johnny: quick answers
Is My Name Ain't Johnny worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 286 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Name Ain't Johnny?
My Name Ain't Johnny runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does My Name Ain't Johnny have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Name Ain't Johnny. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Name Ain't Johnny parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for My Name Ain't Johnny yet.
Which OTT platform is My Name Ain't Johnny on?
My Name Ain't Johnny isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 January 2008. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Name Ain't Johnny?
If you liked My Name Ain't Johnny, try True Believer, Siberian Education, 492: A Man Called Death.
Who directed My Name Ain't Johnny?
My Name Ain't Johnny (2008) was directed by Mauro Lima and stars Selton Mello, Cleo Pires, Júlia Lemmertz.