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  • 2003
  • PG
  • Universal Pictures
  • 1 h 29 m
  • 2003
  • PG
  • Universal Pictures
  • 1 h 29 m

Summary Enter Johnny English -- an office-bound junior intelligence worker suddenly thrust into the spotlight when the Crown Jewels are stolen from the Tower of London and a plot is uncovered that threatens world security. [Universal Studios]

Directed By: Peter Howitt

Written By: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, William Davies, Peter Howitt

  • 2003
  • PG
  • Universal Pictures
  • 1 h 29 m
  • 2003
  • PG
  • Universal Pictures
  • 1 h 29 m

Johnny English

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 32 Critic Reviews
51
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 158 User Ratings
5.7
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Summary Enter Johnny English -- an office-bound junior intelligence worker suddenly thrust into the spotlight when the Crown Jewels are stolen from the Tower of London and a plot is uncovered that threatens world security. [Universal Studios]

Directed By: Peter Howitt

Written By: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, William Davies, Peter Howitt

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 32 Critic Reviews
51
38% Positive
12 Reviews
47% Mixed
15 Reviews
16% Negative
5 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 32 Critic Reviews
51
38% Positive
12 Reviews
47% Mixed
15 Reviews
16% Negative
5 Reviews

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80
Unlike most movies of this kind, which run out of steam and ideas as they go along, Johnny English gains momentum, nudging you along from a few stray giggles to helpless, giddy laughter.
By Dana Stevens FULL REVIEW
70
The movie is more a loose collection of skits than a coherent whole. But then, it's never coherence we're looking for when Atkinson's exhausting imagination is cut loose from its fetters. The weird bonus here is John Malkovich's over-the-top performance.
By Bill Gallo FULL REVIEW

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5.7
51% Positive
80 Ratings
28% Mixed
44 Ratings
22% Negative
34 Ratings

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Mixed or Average Based on 158 User Ratings
5.7
51% Positive
80 Ratings
28% Mixed
44 Ratings
22% Negative
34 Ratings

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10
Nick5414
Oct 1, 2011
Soooo funny! Rowan Atkinson is the best !
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10
8MattJ8
Feb 14, 2011
Personally one of the most hilarious movies I've ever seen. Watched it countless times and the jokes never fail to make me laugh. A MUST SEE for all Rowan Atkinson and British Comedy fans.
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63
The jokes often are corny or labored, and the story is predictable. However, Atkinson raises the movie to the level of good fun by the force of his outrageous persona and skill at physical comedy.
By Claudia Puig FULL REVIEW
50
Where's the real 007 when we really need him? Or better yet -- Calling Inspector Clouseau!
By David Sterritt FULL REVIEW
50
Favorably, Atkinson’s family-friendly, rubber-limbed professionalism can revitalize even the most vapid of material, which this certainly is. Anyone who has seen an episode of Black Adder can tell you that he’s leaps and bounds funnier than this sitcom-grade bauble.
By Aaron Hillis FULL REVIEW
40
If you were to strip the "Austin Powers" films of their juvenile lewdness, psychedelic decor and swinging soundtrack while leaving intact the potty humor and pratfalls, the result would be something very like this pointless spy spoof.
By Maitland McDonagh FULL REVIEW
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This is strictly dull chuckles from dull wits, and while there are a few genuine laughs to be found amidst the dross, they’re as rare as Francophiles in Crawford, Texas.
By Marc Savlov FULL REVIEW
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9
Alexander15935
Oct 11, 2021
It is an entertaining movie. The jokes are good. The cinematography is great the music is great.
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9
LordSandwich
May 16, 2021
This movie is hilarious. I loved the little jokes and just general slapstick humor that Johnny and Boff have. I also love how Johnny pretends to know everything. I would recommend this to any James Bond or comedy fan.
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5
Tomtag
Apr 14, 2019
This was not as good as the latest two. It had little humour and I wasn't impressed much
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5
Tyranian
Apr 11, 2019
Atkinson is great and there are some quite funny bits but ultimately the humour is too inconsistent.
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5
BarneyOnMT
Jan 5, 2016
WHAT I LIKED: An amusing take on spy spoofs, 'Johnny English' is a lot of fun. This is mainly thanks to Rowan Atkinson who takes his every role onto the next level WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: It suffers from an over-abundance of silliness that makes it so unbelieveable you occassionaly struggle to laugh (for example, the entire ending sequence) You have no care for the mission or the character as it lacks overall conviction VERDICT: A funny but mostly ridiculous spy spoof.
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Production Company Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Kanzaman S.A.M.
Release Date Jul 18, 2003
Duration 1 h 29 m
Rating PG
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Tagline Stor biograf-success! (Huge cinema-success!) [Danish]
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Awards

The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
• 2 Nominations
European Film Awards
• 1 Nomination
Golden Trailer Awards
• 1 Nomination

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