Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
A data trafficker races against time to unload dangerous information stored in his brain before it kills him.
In a dystopian 2021, Johnny is a data trafficker who has an implant that allows him to securely store data too sensitive for regular computer networks. On one delivery run, he accepts a package that not only exceeds the implant's safety limits—and will kill him if the data is not removed in time—but also contains information far more important and valuable than he had ever imagined. On a race against time, he must avoid the assassins sent to kill him and remove the data before it, too, ends his life.
How intense is Johnny Mnemonic?
Johnny Mnemonic is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Johnny Mnemonic feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Johnny Mnemonic
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Is Johnny Mnemonic for you?
Is Johnny Mnemonic scary?
Only a little. Johnny Mnemonic has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Johnny Mnemonic gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Johnny Mnemonic sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Johnny Mnemonic OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Johnny Mnemonic?
Johnny Mnemonic runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Johnny Mnemonic?
Johnny Mnemonic is streaming on Pluto TV.
Does Johnny Mnemonic have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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