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The Strange Thing About The Johnsons

What is the strange thing about the johnsons?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Title The Strange Thing About the Johnsons[1]
Year 2011[5]
Key characters Sidney Johnson, Joan Johnson, Isaiah Johnson[4]
Central relationship One-sided incestuous relationship between father and son[2]

The strange thing about *The Strange Thing About the Johnsons* is that the son, Isaiah, is portrayed as sexually abusing his father, Sidney, in a one-sided incestuous relationship. The film centers on that abuse and Sidney’s attempt to expose it through a memoir.

Context

The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011) is a short film that explores a deeply disturbing family dynamic. The plot centers on Isaiah's sexual abuse of his father, Sidney, and Sidney's attempt to expose it through a memoir [2]. The film is noted for its pitch-black satirical tone [3].

Documented claims

  • Isaiah sexually abuses Sidney. [2]
  • Sidney writes a memoir called Cocoon Man: Confessions by Sidney Johnson. [2]
  • Joan discovers the abuse after seeing Isaiah performing oral sex on Sidney. [2]
  • Sidney is later killed after running into the street and being struck by a van. [2]
  • The film is described as a pitch-black satire and a short film. [3]

Questions and answers

Where can I watch The Strange Thing About the Johnsons?

The film is a 2011 short film [5]. Availability for streaming is not specified in the sources.

Is The Strange Thing About the Johnsons on Netflix?

The film is a 2011 short film [5]. Streaming availability is not mentioned in the provided sources.

What movie is based on the Johnson family?

The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011) is a short film about the Johnson family, focusing on the abusive relationship between the son and father [2].

Where can I watch the movie The Strange Thing About the Johnsons online?

The film is a 2011 short film [5]. Online availability is not specified in the sources.

Sources

  1. The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (Short 2011) - Plot — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011) Spoiler-Free Movie Summary ... — plotexplained.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. THE STRANGE THING ABOUT THE JOHNSONS — thebedlamfiles.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011) — letterboxd.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Taboo Tuesday: The Strange Thing About The Johnsons — morbidlybeautiful.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture