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Benny & Joon

  • 19931993
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
58K
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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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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
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
58K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,085
742
  • 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
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Trailer 1:57
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    Mary Stuart Masterson and Aidan Quinn in Benny & Joon (1993)
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    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)
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    Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Aidan Quinn in Benny & Joon (1993)
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    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
    • Samas Sam
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Joon Pearlas Joon Pearl
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Benny Pearlas Benny Pearl
    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Ruthieas Ruthie
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Ericas Eric
    CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder
    • Dr. Garveyas Dr. Garvey
    • (as C.C.H. Pounder)
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Thomasas Thomas
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • Mikeas Mike
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Randy Burchas Randy Burch
    Liane Curtis
    Liane Curtis
    • Claudiaas Claudia
    • (as Liane Alexandra Curtis)
    Eileen Ryan
    Eileen Ryan
    • Mrs. Smailas Mrs. Smail
    Don Hamilton
    • UPS Manas UPS Man
    Waldo Larson
    • Waldoas Waldo
    Irvin Johnson
    • Orderlyas Orderly
    Shane Nilsson
    • Orderlyas Orderly
    Leslie Laursen
    • Admitting Nurseas Admitting Nurse
    Faye Allen
    • Video Customeras Video Customer
    • (as Faye Killebrew)
    Ramsin Amirkhas
    • Video Clerkas Video Clerk
    • Director
      • Jeremiah S. Chechik
    • Writers
      • Barry Berman(story) (screenplay)
      • Lesley McNeil(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details 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
    Another Incredible Johnny Depp Performance
    If you read this one exactly as it's written and take out the Depp character it can play accurately. It would never be a big movie like that (it wasn't big anyway) but it would be consistent and good. But insert Depp's character (and Depp's way of playing this character) and you have something entirely else. The title holds only if you don't have Depp in the movie - for this movie is all about Depp. He literally steals the show. I don't know much about Depp, what I've heard he is a somewhat weird character, but if you look at what he's done - Scissorhands and this movie as two examples - you have to wonder if you're not looking at one of the truly great actors of the day. The diner scene with the two dinner rolls, the tray of dinners, the Wurlitzer and Julianne Moore; the kitchen antics; the jack-in-the-box scene - simple but still; the 'mail a letter to momma' scene - look how Depp totally creates his character; and the park scene: this is great stuff. Is it about Benny and Joon and their ability to cope with their situation? Maybe. But moviegoers might remember this essentially 'feel good' movie as only another incredible Johnny Depp performance.
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    • UACW
    • Jun 8, 2001

    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
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    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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