Johnny Dangerously (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, Johnny Dangerously is a comedy and crime film directed by Amy Heckerling, running about 90 minutes. “Organized crime has never been this disorganized!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
Who’s in it. Johnny Dangerously stars Michael Keaton as John Kelly (aka Johnny Dangerously), Peter Boyle as Jocko Dundee, Griffin Dunne as Tommy Kelly and Marilu Henner as Lil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Johnny Dangerously has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Dangerously page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Dangerously tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Dangerously (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Johnny Dangerously change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Johnny Dangerously worth watching?
- Johnny Dangerously holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny Dangerously?
- Johnny Dangerously stars Michael Keaton, Peter Boyle, Griffin Dunne, Marilu Henner and Joe Piscopo.
- When was Johnny Dangerously released?
- Johnny Dangerously was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.