Added to Prime Video on Sunday, May 5, 2024 In the dystopian world of 2021, Johnny, a data courier, holds sensitive information implanted in his brain. The data’s overload threatens his life, forcing him to escape assassins and extract the data before it kills him. This high-stakes scenario unfolds amidst a backdrop of corporate domination and cybernetic alterations, culminating in a vivid confrontation with varied forces seeking the data he carries.
You can watch “Johnny Mnemonic” on Prime Video in Canada.
Length: 1h 37m
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
This Title is: Fast-paced, tech-centric
Cast
Keanu Reeves, Dolph Lundgren, Dina Meyer, Ice-T, Takeshi Kitano
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Violence, some language
Trivia
- Originally envisioned as a low-budget art film, it expanded into a major production due to funding dynamics.
- Val Kilmer was initially cast in the lead role but was replaced by Keanu Reeves due to scheduling conflicts.
- The film features a dolphin character, Jones, that aids in data decryption.
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Despite its cult status among cyberpunk enthusiasts, “Johnny Mnemonic” balances its ambitious technological themes with a mix of stellar and uneven performances. The plot’s complexity and the unique setting are notable, though the film occasionally struggles with pacing and clarity, reflecting its tumultuous production history.
