Johnny Handsome
1989, English. Directed by Walter Hill.
They changed his looks, his life and his future... but they couldn't change his past .
A career criminal who has been deformed since birth is given a new face by a kindly doctor and paroled from prison. It appears that he has gone straight, but he is really planning his revenge on the man who killed his mentor and sent him to prison.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 307 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Johnny Handsome
Johnny Handsome isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Walter HillDirector
- Mickey RourkeJohnny Handsome
- Ellen BarkinSunny Boyd
- Morgan FreemanLt. A.Z. Drones
- Forest WhitakerDr. Steven Fisher
- Elizabeth McGovernDonna McCarty
- Lance HenriksenRafe Garrett
- Scott WilsonMikey Chalmette
- David SchrammVic Dumask
- Peter JasonMr. Bonet
- Yvonne BrycelandSister Luke
- Jeffrey MeekEarl
- J.W. SmithLarry
Details
- Released
- 12 September 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ken Friedman
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $7.2M
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Johnny Handsome: quick answers
Is Johnny Handsome worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 307 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Johnny Handsome?
Johnny Handsome runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Johnny Handsome have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Johnny Handsome. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Johnny Handsome parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Johnny Handsome is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Johnny Handsome on?
Johnny Handsome isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Johnny Handsome?
If you liked Johnny Handsome, try High Sierra, Faster, The Unforgivable.
Who directed Johnny Handsome?
Johnny Handsome (1989) was directed by Walter Hill and stars Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin, Morgan Freeman.