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Johnny on the Run

8.319531h 8mMovieFamilyAdventure

A Polish boy runs away from his unkind foster mother in Edinburgh and finds a new home in a lakeside village for orphans of all nations, after encountering trouble through his innocent implication in a robbery.

DirectorLewis Gilbert
WriterPatricia Latham
ProducerLewis Gilbert

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lewis Gilbert

EC
Eugeniusz Chylek
STSydney Tafler
Sydney Tafler
MBMichael Balfour
Michael Balfour
EW
Edna Wynn
JG
John Gilbert
Village Boy
JAJean Anderson
Jean Anderson
Mrs. MacIntyre
JLJohn Laurie
John Laurie
Policeman
MWMona Washbourne
Mona Washbourne
Mrs MacGregor
MKMoultrie Kelsall
Moultrie Kelsall
Mr MacIntyre
MM
Margaret McCourt
Janet MacGregor
KF
Keith Faulkner
Kenneth MacGregor
CSCleo Sylvestre
Cleo Sylvestre
Susie

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Johnny on the Run — streaming FAQ

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Johnny on the Run isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on BFI Player. It's not on Netflix.

Is Johnny on the Run on Netflix?

No, Johnny on the Run is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on BFI Player.

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Where can I watch Johnny on the Run for free?

Johnny on the Run isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on BFI Player.