Benny & Joon (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Benny & Joon is a 1993 comedy drama directed by Jeremiah S Chechik, starring Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $23.3 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1994. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Jeremiah S Chechik
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Benny & Joon About?
The premise of Benny & Joon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Benny and Joon are siblings living a quiet, unconventional life until Sam, a charismatic and equally eccentric young man, literally crashes into their world. An unexpected connection forms between Sam and Joon, who experiences mental fragility, creating an unusual bond. As Sam's charm captivates Joon, Benny finds himself grappling with his responsibility towards his sister and the possibility of losing her to a budding romance. The film explores themes of love, family, and the challenges of protecting those we care for.
Benny & Joon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- siblings living together
- poker
- mechanic
- brother sister relationship
- paint
- love
- affection
- overprotective brother
- mental illness
- character names as title
- climbing up a building
- toast
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- raisin
- tapioca
- male and female protagonists
- painter
- painting
- painting with one's hands
- scene during opening credits
- quirky comedy
- metafiction
- mental health
- eccentric man
- mentally challenged
- mentally ill protagonist
- feel good romance
- car mechanic
- car repair shop
- united states of america
- mentally ill woman
- poker game
- 26 year old
- 26 year old man
- diner
- dead goldfish
- flashback
- loss of parents
- accident scene
- falling in love
- illiterate man
- kiss
- picnic
- slapstick humor
- love scene
- sitting in a tree
- bus ride
- mental breakdown
- hospital
- manic pixie dream boy
- man
Where to Watch Benny & Joon
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Benny & Joon Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Mary Stuart Masterson. Directed by Jeremiah S Chechik.
- Director Jeremiah S Chechik
Benny & Joon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Benny & Joon 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
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TMDB 70% User score
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Benny & Joon Plot Summary
What happens in Benny & Joon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the wake of their parents’ tragic deaths, Benjamin “Benny” Pearl and his sister Juniper (“Joon”) grapple with their respective mental health challenges, trying to navigate an uncertain life together. Everything shifts dramatically with the arrival of Sam, a quirky cousin of Benny’s friend Mike. Initially hesitant about Sam moving in, Benny’s feelings evolve as he observes Sam’s unconventional yet effective cleaning techniques and his earnest willingness to pitch in with their daily lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Benny & Joon, scene by scene
Benny & Joon Box Office
Benny & Joon grossed $23.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$23.3M
- US & Canada
- $23.3M
Benny & Joon Awards & Nominations
Benny & Joon earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1994.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Johnny Depp
Benny & Joon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Benny & Joon.
How Well Do You Know Benny & Joon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What tragic event impacts Benny and Joon at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Benny & Joon
11 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino and the 1974 GMC TDH 4523.
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1978 Buick Regal Minor role -
1992 Ford Econoline Minor role
Benny & Joon Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Benny And Joon” and “Benny & Joon, el amor de los inocentes”.
- Also known as
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- Benny And Joon
- Benny & Joon, el amor de los inocentes
- Бенні і Джун
- Benny und Joon
- Benny és Joon
- Benny & Joon: El amor de los inocentes
- Бенни и Джун
- בני וג'ון
- 邦尼和琼
- Бени и Джун
- Benny & Joon - Corações em Conflito
- 베니와 준
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- Benny a Joon
- Benny et Joon
- Benny ja Joon
- 妹の恋人
- Benny i Joon
- Benny y Joon, ბენი და ჯუნი
- Benis ir Džiunė
- เบนนี่ กับ จูน คู่หัวใจพรหมลิขิต
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Benny & Joon FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Benny & Joon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Benny & Joon?
Benny & Joon runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Benny & Joon released?
Benny & Joon was released on April 23, 1993.
Who directed Benny & Joon?
Benny & Joon was directed by Jeremiah S Chechik.
More films by Jeremiah S Chechik Who is in the cast of Benny & Joon?
Benny & Joon stars Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson.
Where can I watch Benny & Joon?
In the US, Benny & Joon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Benny & Joon make at the box office?
Benny & Joon grossed $23.3 million worldwide.
How is Benny & Joon rated?
Benny & Joon has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Benny & Joon nominated for any awards?
Benny & Joon received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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