Ben Is Back (2018)

One family. One day.

Ben Is Back (2018) poster

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.

Director: Peter Hedges
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dickon Hinchliffe
Cinematography: Stuart Dryburgh
Editing: Ian Blume
Production: Black Bear Pictures, Color Force, 30WEST, Sierra/Affinity
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Addiction and Recovery, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

drug dealer, small town, drug addiction, criticism and blame, drug rehabilitation, church, family conflict, painful memories, temptation, older brother younger sister, family dog, return of son, worry, teenage son, blended family

Trailer

Ben Is Back Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ben Is Back about?
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.
Who directed Ben Is Back?
Ben Is Back was directed by Peter Hedges.
Who stars in Ben Is Back?
Ben Is Back stars Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton, Rachel Bay Jones, David Zaldivar.
How long is Ben Is Back?
Ben Is Back has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Ben Is Back?
Ben Is Back is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Ben Is Back?
Ben Is Back had a budget of $13M.
How much did Ben Is Back gross?
Ben Is Back grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was Ben Is Back produced?
Ben Is Back was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Ben Is Back?
The themes of Ben Is Back include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Addiction and Recovery, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.