The Legend of Johnny Lingo
When a storm washes a canoe bearing an infant boy ashore upon a small South Pacific island, he is at first well-received as a gift from the heavens, even to the point of the tribal chief adopting him as a successor. However, with time as hardships are blamed upon Tama (as he is named), he is finally outcast to live with the poorest people on the island, Mahana and her drunken father. Mahana is considered homely and undesirable, but Tama feels differently, so when he is old enough to build a craft to sail away, he vows to return for her one day. A lucky stroke brings him to land upon the island of the legendary Johnny Lingo, the wealthiest trader in the islands, and after years of service to him, Tama has learned much about life and himself as he dreams of honoring his pledge to Mahana.
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Where can I watch The Legend of Johnny Lingo in the United States?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Legend of Johnny Lingo on Amazon Prime Video?
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What are the ratings for The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo stars George Henare, Rawiri Paratene, Joe Folau, Alvin Fitisemanu, and Kayte Ferguson. Steven Ramirez is the director.
How long is The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
When did The Legend of Johnny Lingo come out?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo was released on August 29, 2003.
Which studio made The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo was produced by Turtles Crossing, Morinda, Inc, and Molen/Garbett Productions in New Zealand and Cook Islands.
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