Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows nothing.

2003 • 87 min • Adventure · Action · Comedy

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Synopsis

A lowly pencil pusher working for MI7, Johnny English is suddenly promoted to super spy after Agent One is assassinated and every other agent is blown up at his funeral. When a billionaire entrepreneur sponsors the exhibition of the Crown Jewels—and the valuable gems disappear on the opening night and on English's watch—the newly-designated agent must jump into action to find the thief and recover the missing gems.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

3876 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
63 Audience · 3874 · 49%

Johnny English, an MI7 bureaucrat, accidentally becomes Britain's top spy after a disastrous event. He must then protect the Crown Jewels and uncover a plot to overthrow the monarchy, using his unique blend of incompetence and accidental luck.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Slapstick violence with no serious injuries
Some mild suggestive humor
Brief moments of peril

What it models well

Determination
Bravery
Loyalty

Talk about it after

The importance of perseverance even when things go wrong
How different types of humor make us laugh
The difference between good luck and skill

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Top billed cast

Director: Peter Howitt • Crew: William Davies, Robert Wade, Neal Purvis

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
**Johnny English is a dumb, fun, feel-good comedy that perfectly celebrates its spy theme while simultaneously having a good laugh.** Johnny English never fails to make me laugh. I have watched this movie so many times, and every time I laugh like it’s the first time I have seen it.…
The Movie Mob, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Last seen this several years ago, probably when it was released in 2003, and pretty funny thanks to Rowan Atkinson. Not great but makes for a fun watch on a weekend when it's too hot to do anything outside. **3.5/5**
JPV852, TMDB Community