Johnny Was 2006
“Stop running. Face the future.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Mark Hammond
- Networks
- Ben Katz Productions, Was Productions Ltd.
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel
What is Johnny Was?
Johnny Was is an Irish and English gangster film belonging to the action, crime, and drama genres. Made in 2005, the feature film was directed by Mark Hammond and written by Brendan Foley.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 19, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Ben Katz Productions, Was Productions Ltd.
- Budget
- $4,300,000
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 15 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Ben Katz Productions, Was Productions Ltd.
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Overview
Johnny Was is an Irish and English gangster film belonging to the action, crime, and drama genres. Made in 2005, the feature film was directed by Mark Hammond and written by Brendan Foley. Production companies involved in the project include Ben Katz Productions, Borderline Productions, and Nordisk Film. Sony Pictures released the movie in the UK in 2006, while First Look Studios released it in the US, where it received an R rating. The runtime for the film is one hour and thirty-three minutes. The cast features Vinnie Jones, Patrick Bergin, Laurence Kinlan, and Eriq La Salle. The plot follows the character Johnny Doyle, who escapes a violent past in Ireland to lie low in London, until his former mentor Flynn breaks out of Brixton Prison.
Should you watch it?
“A man fleeing his violent Irish past finds his sanctuary in London threatened by an escaped mentor.”
- Explores the tension of a man attempting to leave his criminal history behind
- Features a narrative centered on the sudden return of a mentor from prison
- Combines action and drama within a ninety-three minute runtime
- The premise may feel familiar to viewers well-versed in the crime and fugitive genre
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime dramas focused on characters struggling to escape their pasts.
The film maintains a serious tone with a focused pace, suitable for audiences who prefer grounded crime narratives.
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Where can I stream Johnny Was?
Streaming availability varies by region; check your local providers via the TMDB platform for current listings.
Is Johnny Was worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in character-driven crime dramas that explore the difficulty of outrunning one's past.
What is the duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
Johnny Was is a standalone feature film and does not contain episodes.
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