Benny & Joon (1993) Laserdisc

Benny & Joon (1993) Laserdisc

Benny & Joon (1993) is a romantic dramedy about Benny, a protective older brother, and his mentally ill sister Joon, whose lives change when a quirky, silent-film-inspired drifter named Sam enters their world. As Sam and Joon develop an unexpected and tender romance, Benny must come to terms with letting go and allowing his sister some independence. The film blends humor and heart with offbeat charm. It stars Johnny Depp as the eccentric Sam, Mary Stuart Masterson as Joon, and Aidan Quinn as Benny. Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, the film became known for Depp’s Chaplin-esque physical comedy.