Movie

John Henry

★ 10.0(1)19861h 1m

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Good to know

Director: Ray Danton
Release date: 1986-12-01
Runtime: 1h 1m
Language: English
Status: Released

About John Henry

John Henry is a 1986 movie in the Family genre, directed by Ray Danton, starring Danny Glover, Tom Hulce and Lynn Whitfield. It has a runtime of 1 hour 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch John Henry in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story follow legendary railroad worker John Henry during the late 19th century.

Cast

Danny Glover

John Henry

Tom Hulce

Quinn

Lynn Whitfield

Pollie Ann

Barry Corbin

Mr. Jenkins

Thelma Houston

Edna

Lou Rawls

Jim Wallace

Julian Christopher

Spike

E'Lon Cox

Edward

David Donham

Capt'n Johnson

Jadili Johnson

Young John Henry

Christopher Burton

Young Quinn

Rick Reynolds

John Henry's Father

Themes & keywords

man vs machinetechnologyrailroad

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch John Henry in Canada?+

John Henry is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is John Henry on Netflix?+

John Henry is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is John Henry?+

John Henry has a runtime of 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

Who stars in John Henry?+

John Henry stars Danny Glover, Tom Hulce, Lynn Whitfield, Barry Corbin and Thelma Houston.

When did John Henry come out?+

John Henry is a 1986 movie directed by Ray Danton.

What genre is John Henry?+

John Henry is Family film.

Who directed John Henry?+

John Henry was directed by Ray Danton.