Ben Is Back

One family. One day.

20181h 43m6.6(975 votes)

Drama

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…

Ben Is Back (2018) is a drama film directed by Peter Hedges. It stars Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, and Courtney B. Vance. The film runs for 1 hour 43 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 975 votes.

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Director

Peter Hedges

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.

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Where can I watch Ben Is Back?

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Who stars in Ben Is Back?

Ben Is Back stars Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, and Kathryn Newton, and was directed by Peter Hedges.

How long is Ben Is Back?

Ben Is Back has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes.

When did Ben Is Back come out?

Ben Is Back was released in 2018.

What genre is Ben Is Back?

Ben Is Back is a drama film.

Is Ben Is Back worth watching?

Ben Is Back holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.