The Big Johnson(2025)
The wild life and mysterious death of drag nightlife legend Dean Johnson
The Big Johnson Synopsis
Dean Johnson, drag queen, rock star, LGBTQI activist, junkie, genius, escort then John Doe. How does someone so famous in New York die as an unknown in DC? This documentary explores the incredible highs and the crushing lows of Dean Johnson’s life and untimely death. Was it murder? Was it an accident? We may never know, but what is certain is that Dean and “the Big Johnson” changed New York City and all who knew him forever.
The Big Johnson (2025) is a documentary film directed by Lola Rock'N'Rolla, released on February 20, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Lady Bunny, Taylor Mac, Mario Diaz and Kevin Aviance. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Lola Rock'N'Rolla
- Writers:
- Lola Rock'N'Rolla
- Production:
- Funtown Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Big Johnson (2025) Trailer
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The Big Johnson Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Big Johnson.
Official Trailer
Trailer
The Big Johnson (2025) Teaser Trailer - Dean Johnson Documentary
Teaser
The Big Johnson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lady Bunny
as Self
- Taylor Mac
Taylor Mac
as Self
Mario Diaz
as Self
- Kevin Aviance
Kevin Aviance
as Self
Heather Litteer
as Self
- Beth Johnson
Beth Johnson
as Self
Jackie Beat
as Self
Sherry Vine
as Self
Michael Musto
as Self
- Penny Arcade
Penny Arcade
as Self
Miss Guy
as Self
- World Famous Bob
World Famous Bob
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Lola Rock'N'Rolla, written by Lola Rock'N'Rolla.
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The Big Johnson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Big Johnson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Johnson online?
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The Big Johnson (2025) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Big Johnson?
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The main cast of The Big Johnson (2025) includes Lady Bunny, Taylor Mac, Mario Diaz, Kevin Aviance and Heather Litteer. The film was directed by Lola Rock'N'Rolla. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Johnson released?
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The Big Johnson was released on February 20, 2025 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Big Johnson worth watching?
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The Big Johnson (2025) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Big Johnson?
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Yes. The official The Big Johnson trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.