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Benny & Joon
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Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   18,804 votes
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Writers (WGA):
Barry Berman (story) &
Lesley McNeil (story) ...
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Release Date:
16 April 1993 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
A romance on the brink of reality.
Plot:
A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations more
User Comments:
One of Johnny's best more (138 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Johnny Depp ... Sam
Mary Stuart Masterson ... Juniper 'Joon' Pearl

Aidan Quinn ... Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl

Julianne Moore ... Ruthie

Oliver Platt ... Eric

CCH Pounder ... Dr. Garvey (as C.C.H. Pounder)

Dan Hedaya ... Thomas

Joe Grifasi ... Mike

William H. Macy ... Randy Burch

Liane Alexandra Curtis ... Claudia
Eileen Ryan ... Mrs. Smail
Don Hamilton ... UPS Man
Waldo Larson ... Waldo
Irvin Johnson ... Orderly
Shane Nilsson ... Orderly
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Additional Details

Runtime:
98 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Behind Sam, at the American Classic Video counter, is a picture of Buster Keaton from The Navigator (1924). more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the scene when they are leaving the park, Benny is supposed to thank Sam for his uplifting performance, but before he starts to say thank you, Sam starts saying "no, no, thank you", causing Benny to have to squeeze his comment in while Sam is still talking. more
Quotes:
Sam: Mommy? more
Movie Connections:
Spoofs Girl Shy (1924) more
Soundtrack:
I'M GONNA BE (500 MILES) more

FAQ

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How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
Exactly what mental illness does Joon have?
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38 out of 45 people found the following comment useful.
One of Johnny's best, 19 April 2005
10/10
Author: blackitty2 from Hattiesburg, MS

I have to say that I think Benny & Joon may be one of my favorite Johnny Depp films, along with Edward Scissorhands and Cry Baby. Unfortunately, you don't hear too many people talk about B&J the way they do Johnny's more high profile films, like Pirates of the Caribbean. This film is wonderful because it manages to tell the story of two mentally ill characters and never make them helpless victims. Instead, at their worst they're merely troubled and interesting characters, and at their best they're absolutely charming and heartwarming. Of course, Depp shines with his spot-on Chaplin impressions, and Masterson and Quinn are in top form as well. The real miracle of this film is that it is able to tell a story laced with realism through a whimsical lens, and it walks the tightrope of making one feel good without blatant reassurance. You believe Benny and Joon love one another without a gratuitous sex scene, (only a beautifully sensual one), and the viewer subsequently falls in love with everyone because this is a fine example of the way characters should be developed. Bravo to all involved!

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