Benny & Joon 1993
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatA mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sam
as Juniper 'Joon' Pearl
as Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl
as Ruthie
as Eric
as Dr. Garvey
as Thomas
as Mike
as Randy Burch
as Claudia
Director:
Writer:
Barry Berman, Lesley McNeil
Stars:
Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore, Oliver Platt, CCH Pounder, Dan Hedaya, Joe Grifasi, William H. Macy, Liane Curtis,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
1993 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
98 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Benny & Joon
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Sam
as Juniper 'Joon' Pearl
as Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl
as Ruthie
as Eric
as Dr. Garvey
as Thomas
as Mike
as Randy Burch
as Claudia
as Mrs. Smail
as Female Customer
as Waldo
as UPS man
as Admitting Nurse
as Policeman
as Orderly
as Orderly
as Video Customer
as Video Clerk
as Young Joon
as Young Benny
as Local
as Patron
as Patron
as Guy in the Park (uncredited)
as Bicyclist (uncredited)
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