Johnny English

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Johnny English

PG

Released Jul 18, 2003

1h 26m

Comedy

Action

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Pascal Sauvage (John Malkovich), a villain intent on stealing Britain's Crown Jewels, has murdered the country's top undercover agents, and mediocre spy Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson) is ordered to prevent further mayhem. But even with help from quick-thinking sidekick Bough (Ben Miller), the goofy agent lands himself in one precarious situation after another. Only when he meets up with Interpol crime-fighter Lorna Campbell (Natalie Imbruglia) is Johnny able to chip away at Pascal's defenses.

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Critics Consensus

A tame spy spoof that elicits infrequent chuckles.

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Sheila Norman-Culp

Associated Press

The movie is silly, silly, silly -- and proud of it. There's a good chance you will be giggling helplessly at some point in Johnny English, and 7- to 14-year-olds will be giddy throughout.

Jan 18, 2018

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Nell Minow

Beliefnet

The spy parts aren't exciting enough and the funny parts aren't funny enough.

Rated: C

Oct 20, 2011

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Scott Von Doviak

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Inept and painfully unfunny.

Aug 7, 2003

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Johnny English comes up criminally short on laughs, using up its best moments in the trailer.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 26, 2023

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Right down there with the worst of Peter Sellers' Pink Panther quickies.

Rated: 1.5/5

Nov 17, 2020

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Joel Siegel

Good Morning America

Johnny English is more I Spy than the genuine genius of Austin Powers. It ain't great, but it's funny because he's funny.

Rated: C+

Jan 3, 2018

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little k

Hilarious and delightful spy comedy with Rowan Atkinson.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Conor E

Its not the best spy spoof you're better off watching Austin Powers

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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D3Z 1

Even though Rowan Atkinson still provides the fun, crazy and the absurdness of the titular character, despite how ridiculous the plot turned out to be.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Julian P

Spoilt a little by the ridiculous Malcovich character and ending but still good fun.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Felix B

Despite it being quite cringe at times it puts a good spin on the spy genre

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Rory M

The overall plot is beyond stupid but this film still has good performances, great jokes and hilarious sequences.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/25/24

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Synopsis

Pascal Sauvage (John Malkovich), a villain intent on stealing Britain's Crown Jewels, has murdered the country's top undercover agents, and mediocre spy Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson) is ordered to prevent further mayhem. But even with help from quick-thinking sidekick Bough (Ben Miller), the goofy agent lands himself in one precarious situation after another. Only when he meets up with Interpol crime-fighter Lorna Campbell (Natalie Imbruglia) is Johnny able to chip away at Pascal's defenses.

Director: Peter Howitt
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Mark Huffam
Screenwriter: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Will Davies
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Le Studio Canal +, Working Title Films
Rating: PG (Language|Comic Nudity|Some Crude Humor)
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 18, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $28.0M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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