Johnny Mad Dog
Seen it?2008 | 97 min | Drama, History, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, 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 history buffs. If you loved Glory or Beasts of No Nation, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A cast of unknown performers are used in this drama about child soldiers fighting a war in an unnamed African country.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$213K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
- Christopher MinieJohnny Mad Dog
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- Barry ChernohSmall Devil
- Cornelius Keagon
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- Philip TokpaHomme au cochon
- Fanta K. SmithMère Ibrahim
- Massiata E. KennehTanya Toyo