Ben Is Back
“One family. One day.”
2018•R•1h 43m•6.6•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Peter Hedges
Writer
Peter Hedges
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$13M
Languages
English
Studio
Black Bear Pictures
Cast
Julia Roberts
Holly Burns
Lucas Hedges
Ben Burns
Courtney B. Vance
Mr. Beeby
Kathryn Newton
Ivy Burns
Rachel Bay Jones
Beth Conyers
David Zaldivar
Spencer 'Spider' Webbs
Alexandra Park
Cara K.
Michael Esper
Clayton
Tim Guinee
Phil
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Sally
Kristin Griffith
Mrs. Crane
Jack Davidson
Dr. Crane
Mia Fowler
Lacey Beeby
Jakari Fraser
Liam Burns-Beeby
Cameron Scott Roberts
James Lamson
Production
Company
Black Bear Pictures
Company
Color Force
Company
30WEST
Company
Sierra/Affinity
Company
LD Entertainment
Company
Roadside Attractions
Company
Lionsgate
Producer
Peter Hedges
Producer
Nina Jacobson
Producer
Teddy Schwarzman
Producer
Brad Simpson
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