Frankie and Johnny
Seen it?1991 | 118 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Waitress, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When Johnny is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order cook at a New York diner. Following a brief fling with waitress Cora, he develops an attraction for Cora's friend and fellow waitress Frankie. While Frankie resists Johnny's charms initially, she eventually relents when her best friend, Tim, persuades her to give Johnny a chance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$23 million worldwide on a $29 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 78K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Garry Marshall
- Al PacinoJohnny
- Michelle PfeifferFrankie
- Héctor ElizondoNick
- Nathan LaneTim
- Jane MorrisNedda
- Kate NelliganCora
- Greg LewisTino
- Al FannLuther
- Glenn PlummerPeter
- Sean O'BryanBobby