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16 April 1993 (USA) moreTagline:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations moreUser 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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98 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | South Korea:12 | Norway:11 (TV rating) | Australia:PG | Finland:K-10 | France:U | Germany:12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:12 | USA:PG | Iceland:LFun Stuff
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Behind Sam, at the American Classic Video counter, is a picture of Buster Keaton from The Navigator (1924). moreGoofs:
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. moreSoundtrack:
I'M GONNA BE (500 MILES) moreFAQ
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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!