Johnny Dangerously_
"Organized crime has never been this disorganized!"
An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Johnny Dangerously earned $17.0M worldwide on a $9.0M budget — a 89% return on investment.
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Year context
Johnny Dangerously was released 42 years ago in 1984.
CAST (20)
Michael Keaton
Johnny Dangerously
Joe Piscopo
Vermin
Marilu Henner
Lil
Maureen Stapleton
Mom
Peter Boyle
Dundee
Griffin Dunne
Tommy
Glynnis O'Connor
Sally
Dom DeLuise
The Pope
Richard Dimitri
Maroni
Danny DeVito
Burr
Ron Carey
Pat
Ray Walston
Vendor
Dick Butkus
Arthur
Byron Thames
Young Johnny
Sudie Bond
Cleaning Lady
Alan Hale Jr.
Desk Sergeant
Scott Thomson
Charley
Carl Gottlieb
Dr. Magnus
Neal Israel
Dr. Zillman
MJ
Mark Jantzen
Dutch
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$9.0M
Budget
$17.0M
Revenue
+89%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Edgewood Productions
20th Century Fox
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (205 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$9,000,000
Box Office
$17,000,000
Profit
+$8,000,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Johnny Dangerously about?
An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
How long is Johnny Dangerously?
Johnny Dangerously has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who directed Johnny Dangerously?
Johnny Dangerously was directed by Amy Heckerling.
Who stars in Johnny Dangerously?
The cast of Johnny Dangerously includes Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton, Peter Boyle.
How much did Johnny Dangerously make at the box office?
Johnny Dangerously earned $17,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $9,000,000.
What is the rating of Johnny Dangerously?
Johnny Dangerously has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 205 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Crime
KEYWORDS (4)
mobster
organized crime
woman director
1930s