Question 1

Which actor performed all his own stunts for the park comedy sequence?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Depp did all of the stunts for the physical comedy sequence in the park himself.

Question 2

What unusual bribe did the director use to pacify noisy neighbors during filming?

Accepted Answer

Director Jeremiah S. Chechik bribed local revelers with food from the crew's tent to keep them quiet during a night shoot in Spokane's Peaceful Valley.

Question 3

What major plot element was originally in the script but didn't make the final film?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, Joon burned the house down toward the end of the movie.

Question 4

Why did Winona Ryder drop out of playing Joon despite being set for the role?

Accepted Answer

Winona Ryder dropped out of the project upon her break-up with Johnny Depp, who was her boyfriend at the time.

Question 5

What creative contribution did Mary Stuart Masterson make beyond acting?

Accepted Answer

Mary Stuart Masterson did a lot of the paintings seen in the film herself.

Question 6

Which actor performed all his own stunts for the park's physical comedy sequence?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Depp did all of the stunts for the physical comedy sequence in the park himself.

Question 7

What unusual bribe did the director use to pacify noisy neighbors during a night shoot?

Accepted Answer

Director Jeremiah S. Chechik bribed local revelers with food from the crew's tent to keep them quiet during filming in Spokane's Peaceful Valley.

Question 8

What major plot point was originally in the script but didn't make it to the final film?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, Joon burned the house down toward the end of the movie.

Question 9

Which actress was originally cast as Joon and why did she drop out?

Accepted Answer

Winona Ryder was set to play Joon but dropped out of the project upon her break-up with Johnny Depp.

Question 10

What award recognition did 'Benny & Joon' receive?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes (USA) in 1994 with an award.

Benny & Joon

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