Benny & Joon
“A romance on the brink of reality.”
Synopsis
A mentally ill young woman finds love with an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-15
Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
Sam
Mary Stuart Masterson
Juniper 'Joon' Pearl
Aidan Quinn
Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl
Julianne Moore
Ruthie
Oliver Platt
Eric
CCH Pounder
Dr. Garvey
Dan Hedaya
Thomas
Joe Grifasi
Mike
William H. Macy
Randy Burch
Liane Curtis
Claudia
Eileen Ryan
Mrs. Smail
Lynette Walden
Female Customer
Waldo Larson
Waldo
Don Hamilton
UPS man
Leslie Laursen
Admitting Nurse
John Grant Phillips
Policeman
Irvin Johnson
Orderly
Shane Nilsson
Orderly
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 4, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Berman, Lesley McNeil
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Benny & Joon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.2M
- Production Studios
- Roth/Arnold Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Barry Berman, Lesley McNeil
Rachel Portman
John Schwartzman, Mark Streapy
Carol Littleton
Donna Roth, Bill Badalato, Susan Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Berman
Writer
Lesley McNeil
Writer
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Director
Donna Roth
Producer
Carol Littleton
Editor
Susan Arnold
Producer
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Neil Spisak
Production Design
John Schwartzman
Director of Photography
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
Noon Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benny & Joon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Benny & Joon about?
A mentally ill young woman finds love with an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
Who directed Benny & Joon?
Benny & Joon was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik.
Who stars in Benny & Joon?
The principal cast of Benny & Joon includes Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore, Oliver Platt.
When was Benny & Joon released and how long is it?
Benny & Joon was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Benny & Joon make at the box office?
Benny & Joon grossed $23.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Benny & Joon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benny & Joon was composed by Rachel Portman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Benny & Joon?
Benny & Joon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).