Johnny Handsome (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1989, Johnny Handsome is a drama and crime film directed by Walter Hill, running about 94 minutes. “They changed his looks, his life and his future... but they couldn't change his past .” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Johnny Handsome stars Mickey Rourke as Johnny Handsome, Ellen Barkin as Sunny Boyd, Morgan Freeman as Lt. A.Z. Drones and Forest Whitaker as Dr. Steven Fisher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Johnny Handsome has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Handsome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Handsome tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Handsome (1989)?
- In US, Johnny Handsome is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Handsome worth watching?
- Johnny Handsome holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny Handsome?
- Johnny Handsome stars Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin, Morgan Freeman, Forest Whitaker and Elizabeth McGovern.
- When was Johnny Handsome released?
- Johnny Handsome was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.