Benny & Joon(1993)
A romance on the brink of reality.
Benny & Joon Synopsis
A mentally ill young woman finds love with an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
Benny & Joon (1993) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, released on April 16, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn and Julianne Moore. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 856 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Writers:
- Barry Berman, Lesley McNeil
- Producers:
- Donna Roth, Susan Arnold
- Cinematographer:
- John Schwartzman
- Composer:
- Rachel Portman
- Production:
- Roth/Arnold Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Revenue:
- $23,202,734
- Status:
- Released
Benny & Joon (1993) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Benny & Joon before you stream it.
Benny & Joon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Depp
as Sam
Mary Stuart Masterson
as Juniper 'Joon' Pearl
Aidan Quinn
as Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl
Julianne Moore
as Ruthie
Oliver Platt
as Eric
CCH Pounder
as Dr. Garvey
Dan Hedaya
as Thomas
Joe Grifasi
as Mike
William H. Macy
as Randy Burch
Liane Curtis
as Claudia
Eileen Ryan
as Mrs. Smail
Lynette Walden
as Female Customer
Key crew
Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, written by Barry Berman and Lesley McNeil, produced by Donna Roth and Susan Arnold.
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Benny & Joon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 856 ratings.
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Benny & Joon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Benny & Joon online?
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Benny & Joon (1993) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Benny & Joon?
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The main cast of Benny & Joon (1993) includes Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore and Oliver Platt. The film was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Benny & Joon released?
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Benny & Joon was released on April 16, 1993 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Benny & Joon worth watching?
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Benny & Joon (1993) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 856 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Benny & Joon?
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Yes. The official Benny & Joon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.