Ben Is Back (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, Ben Is Back is a drama film directed by Peter Hedges, running about 103 minutes. “One family. One day.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Ben Is Back stars Julia Roberts as Holly Burns, Lucas Hedges as Ben Burns, Courtney B. Vance as Mr. Beeby and Kathryn Newton as Ivy Burns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ben Is Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Is Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ben Is Back tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ben Is Back (2018)?
- In US, Ben Is Back is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Is Back worth watching?
- Ben Is Back holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ben Is Back?
- Ben Is Back stars Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton and David Zaldivar.
- When was Ben Is Back released?
- Ben Is Back was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.