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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
film
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| gptkbp:awards |
Nominated for Academy Award for Best Actress.
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| gptkbp:boxOffice |
$32.5 million
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| gptkbp:budget |
$15 million
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Benny_Pearl
Sam Joon_Pearl |
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Benny's_protective_nature.
Joon's_growth_throughout_the_film. Sam's_eccentricity. |
| gptkbp:cinematographyBy |
gptkb:Michael_Ballhaus
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:criticalReception |
Mixed reviews
Explores themes of love and acceptance. |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Cult following.
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| gptkbp:directedBy |
gptkb:Jeremiah_S._Chechik
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:MGM
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| gptkbp:fanBase |
Strong fan community.
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| gptkbp:filmingLocation |
gptkb:Richard_Marks
Los_Angeles. |
| gptkbp:genre |
romantic comedy
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| gptkbp:homeMediaRelease |
DVD and Blu-ray.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Benny & Joon
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Character-driven narratives.
Mental health awareness. Artistic expression. Family dynamics. Cinematic style. Friendship. Emotional storytelling. Quirky characters. Romantic relationships. The_Great_Depression. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
gptkb:Buster_Keaton silent film comedy |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Based on a true story.
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced later romantic comedies.
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| gptkbp:merchandise |
Posters and memorabilia.
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| gptkbp:musicBy |
gptkb:Rachel_Portman
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| gptkbp:notableQuote |
"You know, I think I’m in love with you."
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| gptkbp:plot |
A mentally ill woman and her brother's relationship with a quirky man.
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| gptkbp:premiere |
Sundance_Film_Festival.
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| gptkbp:producedBy |
gptkb:Dawn_Steel
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| gptkbp:released |
1993
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| gptkbp:releaseDate |
April 16, 1993
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| gptkbp:remake |
No official remake.
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| gptkbp:screenplayBy |
gptkb:Barry_Berman
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Benny_&_Joon:_Original_Motion_Picture_Soundtrack.
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| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Johnny_Depp
gptkb:Aidan_Quinn gptkb:Mary_Stuart_Masterson |
| gptkbp:theme |
Love_and_mental_illness.
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