Johnny Got His Gun (1971)
Kernel Score: 84% · 410 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: War, Drama
Released: 1971-08-04
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch Johnny Got His Gun
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young American soldier, rendered in pseudocoma from an artillery shell from WWI, recalls his life leading up to that point.
Johnny Got His Gun parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Johnny Got His Gun is a PG anti-war drama depicting a soldier's devastating wartime injuries including blindness, deafness, and amputation.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts the aftermath of severe WWI wounds including blindness, deafness, muteness, and amputation.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Timothy Bottoms as Joe Bonham
- Kathy Fields as Kareen
- Marsha Hunt as Joe's Mother
- Jason Robards as Joe's Father
- Donald Sutherland as Christ
- Charles McGraw as Mike Burkeman
- Sandy Brown Wyeth as Lucky
- Don 'Red' Barry as Jody Simmons
- Peter Brocco as Ancient Prelate
- Kendell Clarke as Hospital Offical
Johnny Got His Gun FAQ
Is Johnny Got His Gun good?
Johnny Got His Gun has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 410 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Johnny Got His Gun?
In the US you can stream Johnny Got His Gun on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video and Fandango At Home.
Is Johnny Got His Gun OK for kids?
Johnny Got His Gun is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Johnny Got His Gun is a PG anti-war drama depicting a soldier's devastating wartime injuries including blindness, deafness, and amputation.
What movies are like Johnny Got His Gun?
If you liked Johnny Got His Gun, try Sergeant York, War Horse, Lifeboat and The Cranes Are Flying.