Ben Is Back

"One family. One day."

Dec 5 2018 R 1h 43m
Drama

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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Plot

Follows the charming yet troubled Ben Burns (Hedges), who returns home to his unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve. Ben's wary mother Holly Burns (Roberts) welcomes her beloved son's return, but soon learns he is still very much in harm's way. During the 24 hours that may change their lives forever, Holly must do everything in her power to avoid the family's downfall.

Written by

Peter Hedges

Directed by

Peter Hedges

Cast

Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

30WEST, Color Force, Black Bear Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 13 nominations total

Trailers
Ben Is Back | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters December 7
Teasers
BEN IS BACK OFFICIAL TEASER TRAILER | In select theaters December 7
Featurettes
Ben is Back Post-Screening Q&A | PFF27 Opening Night
Scores
# of Votes
24,787
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA