# Benny & Joon (1993)

> An eccentric drifter reshapes a devoted brother and his vulnerable sister’s tightly controlled life into an unexpectedly tender romance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2387

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore, Oliver Platt, CCH Pounder, Dan Hedaya, Joe Grifasi
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106387/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, tender, witty, comfort viewing, date night

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