One family. One day.
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.
Ben Is Back (2018) is a drama film directed by Peter Hedges, released on December 5, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance and Kathryn Newton. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 973 ratings.
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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
David Zaldivar
as Spencer 'Spider' Webbs
Alexandra Park
as Cara K.
Michael Esper
as Clayton
Tim Guinee
as Phil
Myra Lucretia Taylor
as Sally
Kristin Griffith
as Mrs. Crane
Jack Davidson
as Dr. Crane
Directed by Peter Hedges, written by Peter Hedges, produced by Peter Hedges, Nina Jacobson and Teddy Schwarzman.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 973 ratings.
"Ben" (Lucas Hedges) arrives at his mother's home on Christmas eve and she is delighted. "Holly" (Julia Roberts) and her daughter "Ivy" (Kathryn Newton) know that he has a problem, though. He's a drug addict and has only recently managed to go for seven days without using. A Christmas carol service and an happy Christmas beckon for all if only he can stay sober but his erstwhile dealer has other plans and using the…
Reviewed on July 22, 2023
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The main cast of Ben Is Back (2018) includes Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton and Rachel Bay Jones. The film was directed by Peter Hedges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Ben Is Back was released on December 5, 2018 and runs for 1h 43m.
Ben Is Back (2018) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 973 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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