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Ben Is Back (2018)

R · 2018-12-05 · 1h 43m · EN
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One family. One day.

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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Peter HedgesDirector, Writer
Budget
$13M
Box office
$12.6M

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▶ BEN IS BACK OFFICIAL TEASER TRAILER | In select theaters December 7

Top billed cast

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Julia RobertsJulia RobertsHolly BurnsLucas HedgesLucas HedgesBen BurnsCourtney B. VanceCourtney B. VanceMr. BeebyKathryn NewtonKathryn NewtonIvy BurnsDavid ZaldivarDavid ZaldivarSpencer 'Spider' WebbsMichael EsperMichael EsperClaytonRachel Bay JonesRachel Bay JonesBeth ConyersAlexandra ParkAlexandra ParkCara K.Marquise VilsonMarquise VilsonLeon B.Myra Lucretia TaylorMyra Lucretia TaylorSallyKristin GriffithKristin GriffithMrs. CraneEmily Cass McDonnellEmily Cass McDonnellBobette Parker

Keywords

ChristmasMother son relationshipDrug addictionDrug rehabilitationDrug addictYonkers, new yorkStolen dog

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityChristmas · Mother Son Relationship · Drug AddictionDialogue densityDramaDirector preference140562Actor preference84282 · 86781 · 1968Country preferenceUs

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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.

How long is Ben Is Back?

Ben Is Back has a runtime of 103 minutes.

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