Joon's (Mary Stuart Masterson) exhibited symptoms are suggestive of several disorders. She may be schizophrenic, since Benny (Aidan Quinn) tells Sam (Johnny Depp) that she often hears voices. Since Benny also says that she has very specific routines that should not be interfered with, she may have Asperger's disorder, similar to autism or an obsessive-compulsive disorder in which routines and behaviors are done to ward off anxiety. This would explain her need for rigid structure. Since Benny and Joon were at their parents' death scene from a car accident, she may have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She wore a helmet when she rode in Benny's car and is very sensitive to noise.
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- How long is Benny & Joon?1 hour and 38 minutes
- When was Benny & Joon released?April 16, 1993
- What is the IMDb rating of Benny & Joon?7.1 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Benny & Joon?Sam and Ruthie
- What is the plot of Benny & Joon?A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
- How much did Benny & Joon earn at the worldwide box office?$23.3 million
- How much did Benny & Joon earn at the US box office?$23.3 million
- What is Benny & Joon rated?PG
- What genre is Benny & Joon?Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance, and Romantic Comedy
- How many awards has Benny & Joon been nominated for?4 nominations
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