Ben Is Back

Film - 2018 - Drama, Made in Europe

The story

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.

Directed by

Peter Hedges

Starring

Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton, Rachel Bay Jones, David Zaldivar

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 6.7 out of 10

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Film · 2018 · Drama · Made in Europe

Ben Is Back

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The story

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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IMDb
6.7 / 10
26k votes
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81%
Tomatometer
3.3 / 5
31k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Made in Europe
Runtime1h 43m
RatedM
Release2018-12-05
Where to watch
Prime Video
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