Johnny Be Good is a 1988 sports comedy film directed by Bud Smith and starring Anthony Michael Hall as Johnny Walker. The film follows the story of Johnny, a talented high school football player who is the star of his team and is being pursued by numerous college scouts. With a full scholarship on the line, Johnny must choose between staying close to his girlfriend, Georgia (played by Uma Thurman), and pursuing his dream of playing college football.
As the offers start to pour in, Johnny becomes increasingly torn between the different paths he could take. He consults with his best friend Leo (played by Robert Downey Jr.) and his sports agent (played by Paul Gleason), but ultimately he must make his own decision.
Meanwhile, Georgia is dealing with her own challenges as she tries to navigate the pressures of being the girlfriend of a rising football star. She struggles with balancing her desire to support Johnny with her own aspirations and priorities.
Throughout the film, Johnny meets a series of colorful characters, including his demanding coach, his overbearing parents, and his eccentric classmates. Along the way, he learns important lessons about loyalty, friendship, and the value of chasing your dreams.
In the end, Johnny must make a decision that will impact the course of his life. Will he choose the glamorous world of college football, or will he stay close to the woman he loves and pursue a different path? The answer is revealed in a climactic finale that will leave audiences cheering.