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Mister Johnson

6.219911h 41mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorBruce Beresford
WriterWilliam Boyd
ProducersPenelope Glass·Michael Fitzgerald

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Cast · Directed by Bruce Beresford

Maynard Eziashi
Maynard Eziashi
Mister Johnson
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Harry Rudbeck
Edward Woodward
Edward Woodward
Sargy Gollup
Beatie Edney
Beatie Edney
Celia Rudbeck
Denis Quilley
Denis Quilley
Bulteen
Nick Reding
Nick Reding
Tring
Bella Enahoro
Bella Enahoro
Bamu
Femi Fatoba
Femi Fatoba
Waziri
Kwabena Manso
Kwabena Manso
Benjamin
Steve James
Steve James
Aliu
Hubert Ogunde
Hubert Ogunde
Brimah

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Mister Johnson — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mister Johnson?

Mister Johnson is streaming on Criterion Channel, FlixFling and Artiflix in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mister Johnson on Netflix?

No, Mister Johnson is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and FlixFling.

Is Mister Johnson on Amazon Prime Video?

Mister Johnson isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Mister Johnson for free?

Mister Johnson is available to stream free (with ads) on Darkroom and Fawesome in United States.