DVD 98 mins IMDB 6.8
PG
Benny & Joon
MGM (1993)
In Collection
#71

Seen It:
No

Owner:
Ben
Comedy, Romance
USA  /  English

Johnny Depp Sam
Mary Stuart Masterson Juniper 'Joon' Pearl
Aidan Quinn Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl
Julianne Moore Ruthie
Oliver Platt Eric
CCH Pounder Dr. Garvey (as C.C.H. Pounder)
Dan Hedaya Thomas
Joe Grifasi Mike
William H. Macy Randy Burch
Liane Alexandra Curtis Claudia

Director Jeremiah S. Chechik
Producer Susan Arnold; Donna Roth
Writer Barry Berman; Lesley McNeil

An oddball love story about a fey loner named Sam (Johnny Depp), who falls in love with the mentally unbalanced Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson), who lives in the care of her protective brother Benny (Aidan Quinn). This 1993 story is hard to swallow, with its message that love can conquer a brand of mental illness that manifests itself in pyromania: Joon has a bad habit of going a bit around the bend and setting fires, but Sam's tender care apparently has the cure for what ails her. Still, if you want proof that Depp has significant chops as a physical comedian, give this film a try: He does note-perfect renditions of slapstick routines made famous by Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. --Marshall Fine

Edition Details
Edition Widescreen
Barcode 027616857736
Region Region 1
Release Date 2005
Packaging Jewel Case
Screen Ratio 1.85 (16:9) Anamorphic
Subtitles French; Spanish
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Surround - English
Dolby Surround - French
Mono - Spanish
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Audio Commentary
Costume & Make-Up Tests
Deleted Scenes
Stunt Reel
Theatrical Trailers
Personal Details
Purchase Date 7/16/2005
Purchase Price $11.99
Store Best Buy
Condition New (Still Sealed)
Current Value $11.99
Links IMDB