Frankie and Johnny
1991 · Movie · R · 118 min · ★ 6.8 · 66% critics
After a prison release for forgery, a man takes a diner job in New York and starts trying to build a new life. A brief fling and growing feelings lead him to pursue a waitress who’s hesitant to risk her heart again, even as her close friend encourages her to give it a chance.
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Details
- Years
- 1991
- Release date
- 1991-10-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Critic score
- 66/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (645 votes)
About
If you enjoy warm, emotional second-chance love stories with diner-life charm, Frankie and Johnny is likely for you—Not for you if you want nonstop action or prefer lighter rom-coms like Pretty Woman or When Harry Met Sally.
Pros: heartfelt romance; strong lead chemistry; witty supporting cast | Cons: slow pacing; mixed tone; uneven writing
Themes
- new york city
- waitress
- ex-detainee
- cooking
- restaurant
- diner
- greek
- love
- city life
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Cast & crew
Al Pacino
as Johnny
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Frankie
Héctor Elizondo
as Nick
Nathan Lane
as Tim
Jane Morris
as Nedda
Kate Nelligan
as Cora
Greg Lewis
as Tino
Al Fann
as Luther
Glenn Plummer
as Peter
Sean O'Bryan
as Bobby
Directed by Garry Marshall