Johnny Be Good
"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."
Originally released in 1988. Johnny Be Good is a comedy film. directed by Bud S. Smith.
Starring Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., and Uma Thurman
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (144 votes)
Budget
$22M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.6M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Michael Hall
as Johnny Walker
Robert Downey Jr.
as Leo Wiggins
Uma Thurman
as Georgia Elkans
Paul Gleason
as Wayne Hisler
Steve James
as Coach Ned Sanders
Jennifer Tilly
as Connie Hisler
Seymour Cassel
as Wallace Gibson
Marshall Bell
as Chief Elkans
Deborah May
as Mrs. Walker
Robert Downey Sr.
as NCAA Investigator
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $22,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,550,399
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnny Be Good about?
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 o...
Who directed Johnny Be Good?
Johnny Be Good was directed by Bud S. Smith.
How long is Johnny Be Good?
Johnny Be Good has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Johnny Be Good released?
Johnny Be Good was released on March 22, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Johnny Be Good?
The main cast of Johnny Be Good includes Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., Uma Thurman, Paul Gleason, Steve James.
Is Johnny Be Good worth watching?
Johnny Be Good has a user rating of 4.5/10 based on 144 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.