This 90’s classic recently included in the application is causing a sensation among viewers. I discovered this story.
If there is a streaming platform whose catalog brings together film classics, it is Amazon, Prime Video. A movie has recently been included starring Johnny Depp called “Benny & Joon” although it is also known as “Hearts in conflict” or “Benny & Joon: the love of the innocents.”
It is a classic from the 90s directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and starring Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore, Oliver Platt and Dan Hedaya among others. In addition to becoming a reference in late 20th century cinema, it also features the song I’m gonna be (500 miles), composed and recorded by the group “The Proclaimers.”
Benny and Joon
What is Benny & Joon about, a movie available on Prime Video
The story is set in a small American town. Benny is a frustrated mechanic who does not dare to have romantic relationships because of his sister Joon, whom he must take care of and he believes that because of her mental illness she cannot take care of herself. In order to work, he has a hired assistant at home, but Joon’s attitudes, manias, and attacks terrify and frighten most.
The entertainment that Joon does not negotiate are weekend night poker gamesThat’s why, faced with the umpteenth worker who quits, he is forced to take his sister with him one of those nights. Since then, they realize that she is smarter than she seems. There, she hooks up with Sam, one of Joon’s friends. And Benny, believing that he had taken advantage of her because of her mental problems, comes into conflict with him.
Prime Video: Benny & Joon trailer
Prime Video: cast of Benny & Joon
- Johnny Depp (Sam)
- Mary Stuart Masterson (Juniper “Joon” Pearl)
- Aidan Quinn (Benjamin “Benny” Pearl)
- Julianne Moore (Ruthie)
- Oliver Platt (Eric)
- CCH Pounder (Dr. Garvey)
- Dan Hedaya (Thomas)
- Joe Grifasi (Mike)
- William H. Macy (Randy Burch)
- Eileen Ryan (Mrs. Smail)
- Liane Curtis (Claudia)
Source: Ambito
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