Johnny Be Good
1988, English. Directed by Bud S. Smith.
Every college in the country wants Johnny. 'Cause when he's good he's very very good. And when he's bad he's better.
It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young football prospect. His dilemma: should he take one of the many offers from college talent scouts or should he attend the local state college with his girlfriend and give up his football career?
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Johnny Be Good
Johnny Be Good is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bud S. SmithDirector
- Anthony Michael HallJohnny Walker
- Robert Downey Jr.Leo Wiggins
- Uma ThurmanGeorgia Elkans
- Paul GleasonWayne Hisler
- Steve JamesCoach Ned Sanders
- Jennifer TillyConnie Hisler
- Seymour CasselWallace Gibson
- Marshall BellChief Elkans
- Deborah MayMrs. Walker
- Robert Downey Sr.NCAA Investigator
- John HawkesPizza Boy #1
- John PankowLou Landers
Details
- Released
- 22 March 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Zacharias, Jeff Buhai, David Obst
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $18M
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Johnny Be Good: quick answers
Is Johnny Be Good worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.7/10 from 163 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Johnny Be Good?
Johnny Be Good runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Johnny Be Good have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Johnny Be Good. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Johnny Be Good parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Johnny Be Good is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Johnny Be Good on?
Johnny Be Good is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Johnny Be Good?
If you liked Johnny Be Good, try Thunderstruck, Taking Care of Business, Little Big League.
Who directed Johnny Be Good?
Johnny Be Good (1988) was directed by Bud S. Smith and stars Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., Uma Thurman.