Ben Is Back
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.
Release Date
December 5, 2018Runtime
103 minGenres
DramaDirected by
Peter Hedges, Joseph P. Reidy, John Silvestri, Dianne Dreyer, Rachel JarosWritten by
Peter HedgesLanguage
EnglishBudget
$13,000,000Revenue
$12,616,995Status
ReleasedCast
Julia Roberts
Holly BurnsLucas Hedges
Ben BurnsCourtney B. Vance
Mr. BeebyKathryn Newton
Ivy BurnsRachel Bay Jones
Beth ConyersDavid Zaldivar
Spencer 'Spider' WebbsAlexandra Park
Cara K.Michael Esper
ClaytonTim Guinee
PhilMyra Lucretia Taylor
SallyKristin Griffith
Mrs. CraneJack Davidson
Dr. CraneMia Fowler
Lacey BeebyJakari Fraser
Liam Burns-BeebyCameron Scott Roberts
James LamsonHenry Stram
Mr. RichmanBill Buell
Dairy FarmerSandra Caldwell
CustomerNathalie Carvalho
Lay ReaderEmily Cass McDonnell
Bobette ParkerMarquise Vilson
Leon B.Melissa van der Schyff
Robin StriemJocelyn Bioh
Nicole HillGamze Ceylan
PharmacistLeon Addison Brown
Willie G.Crystal Bock
JessieRosalie Tenseth
Officer ReidyMichael David Baldwin
Officer WheelerRich Campbell
Recovering Addict (uncredited)John Cashin
Doppelgänger (uncredited)Teddy Cañez
Officer Thomas (uncredited)Rosemary Howard
Christmas Service Congregant (uncredited)Jessica VanOss
Mall Shopper (uncredited)Frankie Verroca
Crackhead Junkie (uncredited)Images
Videos
Ben Is Back | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters December 7
BEN IS BACK OFFICIAL TEASER TRAILER | In select theaters December 7
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