Mister Johnson
In 1923 British Colonial Nigeria, Mister Johnson is an oddity -- an educated black man who doesn't really fit in with the natives or the British. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. He is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water.
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Frequently asked questions about Mister Johnson
Where can I watch Mister Johnson in the United States?
Mister Johnson is available to stream on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, Artiflix, Darkroom, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Mister Johnson for free?
Mister Johnson streams free with ads in the United States on Darkroom, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Mometu. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Mister Johnson?
Mister Johnson scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Mister Johnson?
Mister Johnson stars Maynard Eziashi, Pierce Brosnan, Edward Woodward, Beatie Edney, and Denis Quilley. Bruce Beresford is the director.
How long is Mister Johnson?
Mister Johnson runs 1h 41m (101 minutes).
When did Mister Johnson come out?
Mister Johnson was released on March 22, 1991.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.