Benny & Joon (1993)

7.1PG99 minDirector: Jeremiah S. Chechik

1993 American film by Jeremiah S. Chechik

Benny & Joon is a 1993 American romantic comedy-drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer about how two eccentric individuals, Sam (Johnny Depp) and Juniper ("Joon") (Mary Stuart Masterson), find each other and fall in love. Aidan Quinn also stars, and it was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik.

The film features Depp's physical comedy routines (which are based on silent film comics Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, and Harold Lloyd). In the United States, it popularized the song "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers. Benny & Joon was shot primarily on location in Spokane, Washington, while the train scenes at the beginning were shot near Metaline Falls, Washington.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Benny & Joon about?
Benny & Joon (1993) — In Spokane, Washington, Juniper Pearl - Joon to those that know her - is an artist. She is also a mentally challenged young woman who requires around the clock care, as she could cause harm to herself or others. Her brother Benny Pearl, who owns and operates a garage and who is h
Is Benny & Joon based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Benny & Joon scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.