Ben (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1972, Ben is a thriller and horror film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 94 minutes. “Where 'WILLARD' ended... Ben begins. And this time, he's not alone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lonely boy becomes good friends with Ben, a rat. This rat is also the leader of a pack of vicious killer rats, killing lots of people.
Who’s in it. Ben stars Lee Montgomery as Danny, Joseph Campanella as Cliff Kirtland, Arthur O'Connell as Bill Hatfield and Rosemary Murphy as Beth Garrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Ben has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ben page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ben tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ben (1972)?
- In US, Ben is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ben worth watching?
- Ben holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ben?
- Ben stars Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Rosemary Murphy and Meredith Baxter.
- When was Ben released?
- Ben was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.