---
title: "Johnny Tsunami"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/johnny-tsunami-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 24020
imdb_id: "tt0206064"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 160
content_rating: "G"
---

# Johnny Tsunami (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/johnny-tsunami-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Johnny Tsunami is a family and drama television movie released in the United States in 1999. The film falls under the genres of family, television movie, and drama, and is rated G or TV-G. The storyline follows a Hawaiian teenage surfer who shows off his skills when he takes to the snow slopes in Vermont. Additional details regarding the film indicate it is classified as kids and family or drama, with a runtime listed variably as one hour and twenty-eight minutes or one hour and thirty-six minutes depending on the source. The movie carries the promotional tagline stating that the temperature is down but the surf is up. Further plot specifics, cast members, director names, and character identities are not provided in the source material, leaving the focus entirely on the premise of the young surfer transitioning from ocean waves to snowy mountain terrain.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steve Boyum
- **Networks / Studios**: Film Roman, Disney Channel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brandon Baker** as *Johnny Kapahaala*
- **Yuji Okumoto** as *Pete*
- **Mary Page Keller** as *Melanie*
- **Lee Thompson Young** as *Sam Sterling*
- **Kirsten Storms** as *Emily*
- **Zachary Bostrom** as *Brett*
- **Gregory Itzin** as *Headmaster Pritchard*
- **Cylk Cozart** as *Sgt. Sterling*
- **Steve Van Wormer** as *Randy/Ronnie*
- **Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa** as *Johnny Tsunami*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Johnny Tsunami online?
Johnny Tsunami is currently available to watch or stream on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Johnny Tsunami worth watching?
Johnny Tsunami holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 160 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Johnny Tsunami and when was it released?
Johnny Tsunami is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Johnny Tsunami?
Johnny Tsunami was directed by Steve Boyum.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Johnny Tsunami — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24020)
- [Johnny Tsunami](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Johnny Tsunami (1999) Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/johnny-tsunami/1136375/main/)

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