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Benny and Joon

(2,250)IMDb 7.21 h 38 min1993X-RayPG

Johnny Depp portrays Sam, a highly eccentric and sometimes-mischievous young person. When Benny (Aidan Quinn), who runs a small auto-repair shop, loses a bet, he is forced to take Sam into his house. Already in Benny's house is another troublesome eccentric: his young sister, Juniper--better known as Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson)--who is

Directors: Jeremiah S. Chechick

Starring: Johnny Depp Mary Stuart Masterson Aidan Quinn

Genres: Comedy Drama

Subtitles: English [CC]

Audio languages: English

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Supporting actors: Julianne Moore Oliver Platt CCH Pounder Dan Hedaya Joe Grifasimore…William H. MacyLiane Alexandra CurtisEileen RyanDon HamiltonWaldo LarsonIrvin JohnsonShane NilssonLeslie LaursenFaye KillebrewRamsin AmirkhasLynette WaldenAmy Alizabeth SanfordBrian KeevyJohn Grant PhillipsTony LincolnNoon OrsattiDan KaminAaron Haedt

Producers: Susan Arnold Bill Badalato Lesley McNeil Donna Roth

Studio: MGM

Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

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Among my favorite movies - love prevails among the quirky

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2019

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Yes, quirky. Yes, I know Joon is suffering from a mental illness, but this isn't an either-or situation - she can be both.

With a cast of interesting characters, a great concept for a poker game, and sets that match the characters so well, this has been one of my favorite movies since the first time I saw it. Wounded, confused hearts recognize and reach out to each other, and can heal each other.

Other reviewers note that Joon's mental illness is inconsistent, debilitating, and not accurately portrayed. I recognize this and am so smitten by this film that I disregard the potential inaccuracies of this portrayal. I see her as learning, still, as we all are, how to function appropriately. Stress and change in routine seems to cause the breakdowns - learning to work with that (both her and those around her) may help her heal. Hope spring eternal.

Sam is lovely, fun, and confused by the world, a man out of his tree and out of his time.... And the combination of the two of them working is magical to me.

The other primary couple in the movie, Benny & Ruthie, also have their own quirks, but not as extreme as Joon & Sam.

Perhaps the message of the movie is that no matter how bizarre you may be, you can find someone for you. If that person understands and embraces your quirks, lifts you up in your darkest times, and helps you to be better - we should all be so lucky.

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Double Happiness

I totally loved this movie

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2016

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I cannot believe that I never watched this movie until now.
I wish that I had seen it a lot sooner.

Johnny Depp and Aidan Quinn and Mary Stuart Masterson make a very interesting group of talents.
I have seen the three of them many times separately, but they were amazing all together.

This movie is very charming in an old fashioned way.

I enjoyed every minute of this movie.

This is the kind of movie that you could just relax and be entertained with - - there is no mystery to solve, no suspense, no jump scares, nothing gross, no plot twists, nothing to make you cry, no confusing ending - - it is just a sweet story with a happy ending.

This is a love story between two innocent people who don't want to hurt anyone but just want to love each other and find peace in their lives.

I have watched so many movies, but I think that this is truly the first time that I can honestly say that I loved all of the characters.

Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson) is mentally ill - - it is never said exactly what, but it looks like schizophrenia.

Nothing is exactly said about Sam (Johnny Depp) either, but I guessed right away that he is autistic because of his love for spinning at the very beginning, as well as his way of absorbing into himself and shutting everyone else out, and letting the world back in only when he wants to.

Benny (Aidan Quinn) is a really nice guy - - he is a hard worker who devotes his life to taking care of his sister, and then he takes the risk of taking in a complete stranger when he didn't have to. When Benny starts to fall in love with the waitress, he is very concerned about avoiding hurting her before the relationship even has a chance.

This movie is also a complete fantasy, because we know that, in real life, mental illness and autism are very serious and dangerous, and exhausting for the caregiver. This movie avoids the truth about all of that and only shows the lightest side. There is one part where Joon is in the hospital, but she goes there by choice, and the movie does not make it look like a bad experience and adds a lot of comedy to it.

This is a movie that should have a remake or a sequel.

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Brianna Spedal

Simply Gorgeous!

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2017

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Simply gorgeous! Much enjoy this movie in every way...have watched it many times and each time has its own moments of interest as I move forward through different parts of my life. A great all time classic that cannot be portrayed like this again. The main 3 characters have their roles down so smoothly that you just cannot help but get lost in this story and identify with it on so many levels! Aiden, Mary, Johnny... all are well renowned it this movies that is a MUST watch for everyone. Cheers!

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Rev. Eddie D. Greene

GREAT MOVIE

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020

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This is a great movie, one that my wife and I would highly recommend to anyone. We had seen it years ago, and decided to order it so that we can see it whenever we want to. Anyone who enjoys love stories will love this, although it may not be like other love stories, it really is. The movie is about a brother and sister whose parents died in a car crash, and because June is disabled (mentally), she stays with him. Over the course of the movie they meet Sam, who is wonderfully played as the character he is, making him so enjoyable to watch. I can't say anymore, for I wouldn't want to take away from your viewing experience. If you purchase this movie, I promise you, it will be money well spent!

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Andiesuperhero

One of my favorite Johnny Depp movies!

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2017

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I love love LOVE Benny and Joon! It's such a quirky love story and is one of my all time favorites. Johnny Depp is absolutely adorable in this movie and Sam is just a lovable character. I love the spin and the fact that its not a typical rom-com. I highly recommend this movie to anyone that's in the mood for a great Johnny Depp performance in a truly unique and somewhat realistic love story.

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N. R.

A delightfully creative, gentle Johnny Depp.

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017

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A young Johnny Depp in a quirky role with good support from the other characters. How do we deal with others who are different? This is a gentle offering of possibilities.

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Mark Scott

Quirky and fun but totally not what you expect:

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2019

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One of Johnny Depp's' early movies and several other stars. This is a fun and thought provoking movie which makes you realize that mental illness is not an easily diagnosed sickness. June shows thru a dynamic and Oscar worthy performance that mental illness is not an easily definable condition and needs a lot more government research to provide care for all.

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Lee Porter

Lovely film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2020

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I actually think this is one of Depp's best films, and Mary Stuart Masterson is shamefully under-rated as an actress (whether as Watts, Idgie, or Joon), but it seems that for most people it just passed on by.

The story deals with the life and developing relationship between a whimsical man and a woman displaying schizophrenic and asperger symptoms (although no official label is used in the story), and it does so with both tenderness and honesty (the bus incident is frighteningly accurate). Some people tried to claim that it was offensively lightweight towards mental illness, but it was no such thing. Instead MSM portrayed Joon as a fragile but hopeful human being, and there is nothing offensive about that whatsoever.

So if you would like a quirky romance story tinged with frailty but also full of hope, give it a go.

Sasha Bell

Brilliant Johnny Depp

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2017

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I think that Johnny Depp is one of the most talented actors out there, alongside Tom Hanks, and Leonardo di Caprio, you can see why these guys are at the top of their profession. They are never afraid to tackle characters that others would shy away from, and they portray them so well, making us the viewer, really care about them. I have come late to some of Johnny's earlier films like this, and having watched it I can only reiterate the above comment that only the talent of Johnny Depp could carry this quirky character and make him loveable. I would also like to thank Amazon for bringing these earlier films to my attention, either through Amazon Prime Video or suggestion emails, given that I would not have known of their existence, on the back of this film I have ordered some more early works of all three named actors. Nice Amazon! Good Job!

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I probably would have like this as a kid or young teen

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2016

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I probably would have like this as a kid or young teen; but as an adult watching it for the first time, I found it interesting in places but generally a lightweight movie. Perhaps it is okay for children to see mental health issues, families, and institutions in a film that would not be particularly disturbing but might make them think. One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest is a deeper, more disturbing look at power and psychiatry. Benny & Joon manages to touch on the essence of that without it being too obvious - perhaps, then, that is its strength. But if you went out and made a cup of tea, you may miss some of the points made and only see the fun bits or lightweight daft parts. If you stayed glued to the telly, you may also become restless. 3-stars for adults. 4-stars for a movie kids could watch.

Paul

Quiet, good-natured fun.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2015

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This is one to appeal to a number of differing fan-groups, being a feel-good comedy without going over into the over-sweet or the maudlin.
Johnny Depp shows off yet another quirky, likeable character. His reproductions of classic physical clowning from old movies are good fun and seem accurate, though I could imagine he might irritate both purists and non-fans of silent films, though in different ways.
Mary Stuart Masterson is also well up to her role; credible, odd, and endearing. A pity that one doesn't see more of her in front of the camera these days.
Aidan Quinn has the unenviable role of playing straight man to these two, and carries it off well, as does Julianne Moore in a smaller part. Both play their parts decently and competently, I feel they each rightly have the self-confidence to know they can carry a picture of their own, but that this is someone else's time and it is their turn to help. Both get adequate screen time, but they are not the central protagonists.
I expect that this is promoted as a chick-flick, but I feel that is to undersell it and that anyone not addicted to action, horror or sci-fi genres can spend an enjoyable hour and forty minutes in the company of these characters.

Mr Paul Nicholson

Brilliant funny movie..

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2020

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A beautifully made film that we've literally watched hundreds of times. This is the third copy we've bought as friends have liked it so much we've given them a copy.

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