Cast
Alfre Woodard
as Polly / Narrator (voice)
Tim Hodge
as MacTavish (voice)
Geoffrey Jones
as John Henry (voice)
Dave Murray
as Thomas (voice)
Carrie Harrington
as Singing Voice of Polly (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
0h 10m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • Walt Disney Feature Animation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John Henry?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for John Henry (2000).
What is John Henry about?▼
The story of the legendary steel-driving folk hero born with a hammer in his hands, who pitted his strength against a mighty railroad-building machine.
Who directed John Henry?▼
John Henry was directed by Mark Henn and released in 2000. It is a animation, drama, family film.
How long is John Henry?▼
John Henry has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
Who stars in John Henry?▼
The cast of John Henry includes Alfre Woodard as Polly / Narrator (voice), Tim Hodge as MacTavish (voice), Geoffrey Jones as John Henry (voice), Dave Murray as Thomas (voice), Carrie Harrington as Singing Voice of Polly (voice).
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