Johnny Be Good

Johnny Be Good

1988 · 91 min · EN · R · 4.5 (110 votes)
Dir. Bud S. Smith · Starring Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., Uma Thurman, Paul Gleason, Steve James, Jennifer Tilly

Every college in the country wants Johnny. 'Cause when he's good he's very very good. And when he's bad he's better.

Comedy

It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young football prospect. His dilemma: should he take one of the many offers from college talent scouts or should he attend the local state college with his girlfriend and give up his football career?

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A totally tubular 80s teen comedy that's all about big hair, bigger dreams, and the ultimate college football recruiting dilemma. It's a fun, energetic ride with plenty of laughs and a classic underdog spirit.

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