Benny & Joon (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1993, Benny & Joon is a comedy and drama film directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, running about 98 minutes. “A romance on the brink of reality.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
Who’s in it. Benny & Joon stars Johnny Depp as Sam, Mary Stuart Masterson as Juniper 'Joon' Pearl, Aidan Quinn as Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl and Julianne Moore as Ruthie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Benny & Joon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benny & Joon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benny & Joon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benny & Joon (1993)?
- In US, Benny & Joon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Benny & Joon worth watching?
- Benny & Joon holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Benny & Joon?
- Benny & Joon stars Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore and Oliver Platt.
- When was Benny & Joon released?
- Benny & Joon was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.