Joon (Masterson) is a smart and pretty young girl who just happens to be a little unbalanced. She lives with her older brother Benny (Quinn), who has spent his life taking care of her since their parents died. One night, while playing a poker game with unusual stakes, Joon loses her hand… and wins Sam (Depp)m a whimsical misfit who soon charms his way into Joon’s heart with his Buster Keaton / Charlie Chaplin-like antics. Now if they can only find the perfect mate for her overprotective brother…
A funny and heartwarming story full of romance and magic, Benny & Joon features an outstanding supporting cast that includes Oliver Platt (Diggstown) and Julianne Moore (The Hand that Rocks the Cradle). A “charming, loony love story” (Susan Grang, CRN / American Movie Classics), it’s the perfect movie for all audiences.