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Frankie and Johnny

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When Johnny (Al Pacino) is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order cook at a New York diner. Following a brief fling with waitress Cora (Kate Nelligan), Frankie develops an attraction for Cora's friend and fellow waitress Frankie (Michelle Pfeiffer). While Frankie resists Johnny's charms initially, she eventually relents when her best friend, Tim (Nathan Lane), persuades her to give Johnny a chance.
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Henry Sheehan Chicago Reader But this is more than just an irritating movie; it's a disappointing one. Rated: 2/4 Jan 26, 2019 Full Review Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Our Flick of the Week is ''Frankie & Johnny,'' which manages to work as a sudsy romantic picture about big city loneliness despite an awkward performance by Al Pacino in the role of a hash-house dispenser of wisdom. Rated: 3/4 Jan 26, 2019 Full Review Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times Chances are you'll have a good time with "Frankie & Johnny," but you won't respect yourself in the morning. It's that kind of movie. Jan 26, 2019 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) This beautiful, and touching film seems to say that even a potato can become a rose if its treated with imagination and provided with poetry. [Full review in Spanish] Dec 29, 2022 Full Review Common Sense Media Editors Common Sense Media A little less hamfisting would have made this a cosier watch, but hey, subtlety was never on the menu. Rated: 3/5 Dec 14, 2022 Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) The starry casting highlights the corn in the film’s attempted realism, but it also makes the whole thing irresistible. Nov 7, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel S Watch It Once, Fall in Love. Watch It Twice, Start a Cult. This movie isn’t just a film.. it’s a whole experience. From the very first watch, it sweeps you up in this whirlwind of emotions, and by the second time, you’re already head over heels.. maybe even sharing it with someone you love and watching them fall too. That’s the kind of magic this story carries. Set against the backdrop of New York, the film dives into the rawest corners of being human: loneliness, the struggle to let go, the craving for love, and the terrifying yet beautiful hope of finding it. It feels so real and so simple that you can’t help but start to believe.. because deep down, you already do. You can tell it was born from a play.. the pacing is careful, almost poetic, scene by scene, layering atmosphere and giving each character their own unique glow. Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino? Absolute legends here. Their performances are electric, and the chemistry between them is pure fire. This isn’t just a movie.. it’s a must-see for dreamers, believers, and anyone who’s ever felt that crazy, untouchable spark of love. From the first Greyhound shot paired with Terence Trent D’Arby’s unforgettable track, you’ll want it to last forever. So yeah, grab this one, let it sink in, and remember: sometimes even an elephant facing the window can teach you that a VCR will never replace love. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/30/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review Audience Member I really liked the story and acting... Johnny really wanted a piece of that cake, lol Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Fabrícia F Nesta comédia altamente romântica, brilha a química espetacular entre Michelle Pfeiffer e Al Pacino como um casal tentando dar certo no amor apesar dos traumas do passado que os aflige. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review Gail W My favorite romantic comedy with humor that is a little edgier & truly funny. Great chemistry between Pacino & Pfeifer. A sweet story about finding love after loneliness. Love it!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review Munkhchimeg T Interesting movie. What would you do if you are jn the same situation? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Johnny (Al Pacino) is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order cook at a New York diner. Following a brief fling with waitress Cora (Kate Nelligan), Frankie develops an attraction for Cora's friend and fellow waitress Frankie (Michelle Pfeiffer). While Frankie resists Johnny's charms initially, she eventually relents when her best friend, Tim (Nathan Lane), persuades her to give Johnny a chance.
Director
Garry Marshall
Producer
Nick Abdo, Garry Marshall
Screenwriter
Terrence McNally
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 11, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.5M
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Surround
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