magnifying glass search icon
Poster of Johnny Tremain

Johnny Tremain (1957)

“Hungry for Adventure...Burning to Fight!”

Where to Watch in

Purchase

Where to Watch in

Purchase

Plot

In the heart of the colonial era, young orphan Johnny Tremain finds himself under the austere tutelage of Emphraim Lapham, a master silversmith. His life takes an unexpected turn when he breaks Sabbath laws, working on a Sunday, and suffers a career-ending hand injury. With his dreams as an artisan shattered, Johnny ventures into the grandeur of rich merchant Jonathon Lyte's household, clutching a silver cup - a memento from his late mother that ostensibly proves Lyte as his kin. Accusations fly as the merchant denounces Johnny as a thief and a liar, sparking a scandal that draws the boy into a whirlwind of courtroom drama. Upon his exoneration, Johnny's life takes another sharp turn. He finds an unexpected friend in Rab, a charismatic youth who introduces him to the clandestine world of the Sons of Liberty - a group of determined colonists clandestinely plotting against what they perceive as their English oppressors' tyranny. As Johnny finds himself in the throes of the brewing revolution, he rubs shoulders with legendary patriots like Sam Adams, Paul Revere and James Otis, becoming an integral part of pivotal historical events such as the Boston Tea Party and the battles of Lexington and Concord. This coming-of-age tale intertwines the personal journey of a young man with the birth of a nation, making Johnny Tremain a captivating exploration of resilience, friendship, and the fight for freedom.

Where to watch Johnny Tremain?

Johnny Tremain is a drama movie featuring Hal Stalmaster and directed by Robert Stevenson.

It is possible to buy Johnny Tremain on Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube.