Johnny Dangerously

Directed by Amy Heckerling

PG-13

1984 90mComedy, Crime,

6.544%63%6.3

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Set in the 1930s, an honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.

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Cast of Johnny Dangerously

Michael KeatonJohnny Dangerously
Joe PiscopoVermin
Marilu HennerLil
Maureen StapletonMom
Peter BoyleDundee
Griffin DunneTommy
Glynnis O'ConnorSally
Dom DeLuiseThe Pope
Richard DimitriMaroni
Danny DeVitoBurr
Ron CareyPat
Ray WalstonVendor
Dick ButkusArthur
Byron ThamesYoung Johnny
Sudie BondCleaning Lady
Alan Hale Jr.Desk Sergeant
Scott ThomsonCharley
Carl GottliebDr. Magnus
Neal IsraelDr. Zillman
Mark JantzenDutch
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Johnny Dangerously Ratings & Reviews

RichardDecember 7, 2025
I first saw Johnny Dangerously on pay TV back in the 80s and it was one of those quirky comedies that stuck with me. The film’s parody of gangster movies, with Michael Keaton playing the “honest man turned reluctant criminal,” had a mix of slapstick humor and clever wordplay that felt different from the usual crime stories. Watching it on TV gave it that special charm, you didn’t stumble upon it in the cinema or on VHS, but rather caught it as part of the broadcast lineup, which made the discovery feel more spontaneous. The exaggerated characters, the running gags and the playful tone made it a fun watch, even if it wasn’t a huge blockbuster. Looking back, it’s one of those films that captures the spirit of 80s comedy: lighthearted, a little absurd and perfect for a casual evening in front of the TV.

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Johnny Dangerously Trivia

Johnny Dangerously was released on December 21, 1984.

Johnny Dangerously was directed by Amy Heckerling.

Johnny Dangerously has a runtime of 90 min.

Johnny Dangerously was produced by Michael Hertzberg.

The key characters in Johnny Dangerously are Johnny Dangerously (Michael Keaton), Vermin (Joe Piscopo), Lil (Marilu Henner).

Johnny Dangerously is rated PG-13.

Johnny Dangerously is a Comedy, Crime, Action film.

Johnny Dangerously has an audience rating of 6.3 out of 10.

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