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Ben Is Back (2018)

One family. One day.

  • Dec 5, 2018
  • 1h 43m
  • R

6.6/10

TMDB user score
982 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Ben Is Back is a 2018 drama film directed by Peter Hedges. Its leading cast includes Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance. It runs for 1 hour 43 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 43 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.6/10 from 982 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Ben Is Back | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters December 7 · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch Ben Is Back

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  • Plex Channel
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  • Tubi TV

Rent

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Cast

  • Julia Roberts Holly Burns
  • Lucas Hedges Ben Burns
  • Courtney B. Vance Mr. Beeby
  • Kathryn Newton Ivy Burns
  • Rachel Bay Jones Beth Conyers
  • David Zaldivar Spencer 'Spider' Webbs
  • Alexandra Park Cara K.
  • Michael Esper Clayton
  • Tim Guinee Phil
  • Myra Lucretia Taylor Sally
  • Kristin Griffith Mrs. Crane
  • Jack Davidson Dr. Crane
  • Mia Fowler Lacey Beeby
  • Jakari Fraser Liam Burns-Beeby
  • Cameron Scott Roberts James Lamson
  • Jeff Auer Maggie's Dad
  • Henry Stram Mr. Richman
  • Bill Buell Dairy Farmer

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