Ben Wagner (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, Ben Wagner is a notable film, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. George Wagner (Sam Bottoms) moves his wife and family, including son Ben (Justin Gocke), to a new town, where he begins a real estate job for Angelo Romano (Craig Clyde). Ben, a high school freshman, doesn't seem to get along with his busy, somewhat distant father. He finds consolation with a mysterious young girl, Regina (Bettina Rae), and her Grammy (Sylvia Sidney), who are both thought by the townspeople to be witches. Ben soon believes himself bewitched by Regina, a secret he shares with his sister, Liz (Jamie Ballard), and he becomes more confident, making the school's basketball team and earning better grades, while still searching for his father's approval. Ben's snotty teenage sister, Susan (Elizabeth Shumway), who's trying to stay friends with the stuck-up rich girl Ashley Addison (Amy Allred), blackmails Liz into learning about Regina, causing a near-fatal accident when Liz follows Ben to the lake and tumbles into a stream.
Who’s in it. Ben Wagner stars Sam Bottoms, Harriet Hall, Bettina Rae and Sylvia Sidney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ben Wagner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ben Wagner page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ben Wagner (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ben Wagner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ben Wagner worth watching?
- Ben Wagner holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ben Wagner?
- Ben Wagner stars Sam Bottoms, Harriet Hall, Bettina Rae, Sylvia Sidney and Justin Gocke.
- When was Ben Wagner released?
- Ben Wagner was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.