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7.1
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Susanne Dam
rated 10

It's magical

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Cast & Crew

Noon Orsatti
As Patron
Johnny Depp
As Sam
William H. Macy
As Randy Burch
Julianne Moore
As Ruthie
Aidan Quinn
As Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl
Dan Hedaya
As Thomas
Oliver Platt
As Eric
CCH Pounder
As Eric

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A quirky romantic drama about two misfits who find love in each other's company. Joon, a mentally ill young woman, lives with her overprotective brother Benny. When Sam, an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton, enters their lives, Joon finds solace in his company. Despite their differences, they form a deep bond that challenges Benny's perceptions of love and family. As their relationship blossoms, Joon's mental health becomes a central concern, leading to a heartwarming and poignant climax.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Benny & Joon include Forrest Gump, Dazed and Confused, Life Is Beautiful, Scent of a Woman, Your Friends & Neighbors, My Girl.

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Benny & Joon was released in theaters on April 16, 1993.