The Legend of Johnny Lingo
2003, English. Directed by Steven Ramirez.
What if you were born a king and didn't know it?
When a storm washes a canoe bearing an infant boy ashore upon a small South Pacific island, he is at first well-received as a gift from the heavens, even to the point of the tribal chief adopting him as a successor. However, with time as hardships are blamed upon Tama (as he is named), he is finally outcast to live with the poorest people on the island, Mahana and her drunken father. Mahana is considered homely and undesirable, but Tama feels differently, so when he is old enough to build a craft to sail away, he vows to return for her one day. A lucky stroke brings him to land upon the island of the legendary Johnny Lingo, the wealthiest trader in the islands, and after years of service to him, Tama has learned much about life and himself as he dreams of honoring his pledge to Mahana.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Steven RamirezDirector
- George HenareJohnny Lingo
- Rawiri ParateneMalio Chief
- Joe FolauTama
- Alvin FitisemanuChief Steward
- Kayte FergusonMahana
- Hori AhipenePioi
- Sima UraleHoku
- Peter Sa'ena BrownMiriama's Father
- Jim PerryMalio Elder
- Goeretti ChadwickMalio Seductress
- Tausani Simei-BartonYoung Tama
- Fokikovi SoakimiYoung Mahana
Details
- Released
- 29 August 2003
- Country
- New Zealand, Cook Islands
- Written by
- Riwia Brown, John Garbett
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo: quick answers
Is The Legend of Johnny Lingo worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Legend of Johnny Lingo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Legend of Johnny Lingo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Legend of Johnny Lingo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Legend of Johnny Lingo on?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
If you liked The Legend of Johnny Lingo, try Finding ʻOhana, Iron Will, Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire.
Who directed The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) was directed by Steven Ramirez and stars George Henare, Rawiri Paratene, Joe Folau.