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Ben Is Back

R20181h 43mPeter Hedges
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 66
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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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What is Ben Is Back (2018) 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 stars in Ben Is Back?

Ben Is Back stars Julia Roberts (Holly Burns), Lucas Hedges (Ben Burns), Courtney B. Vance (Mr. Beeby), Kathryn Newton (Ivy Burns), Rachel Bay Jones (Beth Conyers). The film was directed by Peter Hedges.

How long is Ben Is Back?

Ben Is Back has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is Ben Is Back worth watching?

Ben Is Back holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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