---
title: "Johnny Be Good"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/johnny-be-good-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20443
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Johnny Be Good (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/johnny-be-good-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Johnny Be Good is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "America's hottest young football prospect faces a major recruiting dilemma."

### Why Watch
- features football recruiting decisions
- focuses on a young prospect's dilemma

### Caveats & Content Note
- short runtime
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Johnny Be Good released?
It was released on 03/24/1988 in the US.

### Q: What is the genre of Johnny Be Good?
It is listed as a comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Johnny Walker, a hot young football prospect.

### Q: What is Johnny's dilemma?
He must choose between many offers from college talent scouts or attending the local state college with his girlfriend.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Johnny Be Good — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20443)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*