Benny & Joon (1993)

Sam Entertains the Diner

Sam (Johnny Depp) causes a ruckus in the diner and charms the waitress Ruthie (Julianne Moore) when he recognizes her from a horror film.

Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik.

Released in 1993 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Brother
  • character-type: Mentally Challenged
  • character-type: Sister
  • editors-choice: Screams
  • primary-genre: Romance
  • primary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Romantic Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Romance
  • mood: Quirky
  • prop: Fork
  • prop: Bread
  • prop: Plate
  • setting: Cafe
  • theme: Humor
  • actor: Julianne Moore
  • director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
  • producer: Bill Badalato
  • producer: Lesley McNeil
  • producer: Donna Roth
  • producer: Susan Arnold
  • cinematographer: John Schwartzman
  • composer: Rachel Portman
  • editor: Carol Littleton
  • costume-designer: Aggie Guerard Rodgers
  • production-designer: Neil Spisak
  • role-name: Ruthie
  • screenwriter: Lesley McNeil
  • screenwriter: Barry Berman
  • year: 1993
  • studio: MGM