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Benny & Joon

  • 19931993
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
59K
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POPULARITY
5,486
937
Johnny Depp in Benny & Joon (1993)
A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
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A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
59K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,486
937
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Jeremiah S. Chechik
    • Writers
      • Barry Berman(story)
      • Lesley McNeil(story)
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Mary Stuart Masterson
      • Aidan Quinn
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jeremiah S. Chechik
    • Writers
      • Barry Berman(story)
      • Lesley McNeil(story)
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Mary Stuart Masterson
      • Aidan Quinn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 189User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:57
    Official Trailer

    Photos100

    Mary Stuart Masterson and Aidan Quinn in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Aidan Quinn in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Johnny Depp in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Johnny Depp and Ramsin Amirkhas in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Aidan Quinn in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Julianne Moore and Aidan Quinn in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Aidan Quinn in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Mary Stuart Masterson in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Johnny Depp, Aidan Quinn, and Jeremiah S. Chechik in Benny & Joon (1993)
    Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Aidan Quinn in Benny & Joon (1993)

    Top cast

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Sam
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Joon Pearl
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Benny Pearl
    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Ruthie
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Eric
    CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder
    • Dr. Garvey
    • (as C.C.H. Pounder)
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Thomas
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • Mike
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Randy Burch
    Liane Curtis
    Liane Curtis
    • Claudia
    • (as Liane Alexandra Curtis)
    Eileen Ryan
    Eileen Ryan
    • Mrs. Smail
    Don Hamilton
    • UPS Man
    Waldo Larson
    • Waldo
    Irvin Johnson
    • Orderly
    Shane Nilsson
    • Orderly
    Leslie Laursen
    • Admitting Nurse
    Faye Allen
    • Video Customer
    • (as Faye Killebrew)
    Ramsin Amirkhas
    • Video Clerk
    • Director
      • Jeremiah S. Chechik
    • Writers
      • Barry Berman(story) (screenplay)
      • Lesley McNeil(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Johnny Depp did all of the stunts for the physical comedy sequence in the park himself.
    • Goofs
      When Joon plays poker, she asks for two cards--one can be seen as being a black card. When she shows her hand, she has five hearts.
    • Quotes

      Sam: You don't like raisins?

      Joon: Not really.

      Sam: Why?

      Joon: They used to be fat and juicy and now they're twisted. They had their lives stolen. Well, they taste sweet, but really they're just humiliated grapes. I can't say I am a big supporter of the raisin council.

      Sam: Did you see those, those raisins on TV? The ones that sing and dance and stuff?

      Joon: They scare me.

      Sam: Yeah me too

      Joon: It's sick. The commercial people they make them sing and dance so people will eat them.

      Sam: It's a shame about raisins.

      Joon: Cannibals.

      Sam: Yeah. Do you like avocados?

      Joon: They're a fruit you know.

      Sam: Ruthie, do you got any avocados?

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: This Boy's Life/The Sandlot/Indecent Proposal/Bodies, Rest & Motion/The Abyss (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
      Written by Charlie Reid (as Charles Reid) and Craig Reid
      Performed by The Proclaimers
      Courtesy of EMI Records Group/Chrysalis Records
      by arrangement with CEMA Special Markets

    User reviews189

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Really good film!!
    I was surprised at how much I liked this film, I guess that I could somehow relate to the characters. Masterson's Joon is an awfully sad character that I really felt bad for, so was Depp's Sam, but they worked so well together, and had so many wonderful moments that made this film work. Anyone with a heart will enjoy this sweet little film. The only mistake was the relationship between Aidan Quinn and Julianne Moore, that just didnt seem to fit into the rest of the movie. Still, its a sweet and warm hearted film that everyone should enjoy. My rating: 8/10.
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    • Idocamstuf
    • Sep 5, 2003

    FAQ2

    • Exactly what mental illness does Joon have?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Бенні та Джун
    • Filming locations
      • 301 N Cedar Street, Spokane, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Roth-Arnold Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,261,580
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,285,063
      • Apr 18, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,261,580
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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