Johnny Suede
Seen it?1991 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, soft box office and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Johnny Suede (Brad Pitt) longs to be a teen-age idol like Ricky Nelson. He has a pair of black suede shoes, an impressive pompadour, a guitar, and some pals who will play backup for him. Yet he doesn't have much talent or drive.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
33% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$500K worldwide on a $500K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom DiCillo
- Brad PittJohnny Suede
- Catherine KeenerYvonne
- Calvin LevelsDeke
- Alison MoirDarlette
- Nick CaveFreak Storm
- Peter McRobbieFlip Doubt
- Ashley GardnerEllen
- Dennis ParlatoDalton
- Ron VawterWinston
- Tina LouiseMrs. Fontaine