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Ben Is Back(2018)

1h 43mDramaEnglish
6.6/10
965 user ratings

One family. One day.

Overview

19-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son staying clean. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe.

Director

Peter Hedges

Studio

Black Bear Pictures

Budget

$13M

Revenue

$13M

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Cast

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

as Holly Burns

Lucas Hedges

Lucas Hedges

as Ben Burns

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

as Mr. Beeby

Kathryn Newton

Kathryn Newton

as Ivy Burns

Rachel Bay Jones

Rachel Bay Jones

as Beth Conyers

David Zaldivar

David Zaldivar

as Spencer 'Spider' Webbs

Alexandra Park

Alexandra Park

as Cara K.

Michael Esper

Michael Esper

as Clayton

Tim Guinee

Tim Guinee

as Phil

Myra Lucretia Taylor

Myra Lucretia Taylor

as Sally

Kristin Griffith

Kristin Griffith

as Mrs. Crane

Jack Davidson

Jack Davidson

as Dr. Crane

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2018

Runtime

1h 43m

Language

English

Rating

6.6 / 10

Budget

$13M

Box Office

$13M

Production Companies

Black Bear Pictures • Color Force • 30WEST

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Where can I watch Ben Is Back?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ben Is Back (2018).

What is Ben Is Back about?

19-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son staying clean. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe.

Who directed Ben Is Back?

Ben Is Back was directed by Peter Hedges and released in 2018. It is a drama film.

How long is Ben Is Back?

Ben Is Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

Who stars in Ben Is Back?

The cast of Ben Is Back includes Julia Roberts as Holly Burns, Lucas Hedges as Ben Burns, Courtney B. Vance as Mr. Beeby, Kathryn Newton as Ivy Burns, Rachel Bay Jones as Beth Conyers and more.

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