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Feature film — 2018

Ben Is Back (2018)

6.61h 43mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 982 votes.

Black Bear Pictures / Color Force / 30WEST / Sierra/Affinity / LD Entertainment / Roadside Attractions / Lionsgate

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Director: Peter Hedges

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Cast & crew

Julia Roberts as Holly Burns

Julia Roberts

Holly Burns

Lucas Hedges as Ben Burns

Lucas Hedges

Ben Burns

Courtney B. Vance as Mr. Beeby

Courtney B. Vance

Mr. Beeby

Kathryn Newton as Ivy Burns

Kathryn Newton

Ivy Burns

Rachel Bay Jones as Beth Conyers

Rachel Bay Jones

Beth Conyers

David Zaldivar as Spencer 'Spider' Webbs

David Zaldivar

Spencer 'Spider' Webbs

Alexandra Park as Cara K.

Alexandra Park

Cara K.

Michael Esper as Clayton

Michael Esper

Clayton

Tim Guinee as Phil

Tim Guinee

Phil

Myra Lucretia Taylor as Sally

Myra Lucretia Taylor

Sally

Kristin Griffith as Mrs. Crane

Kristin Griffith

Mrs. Crane

Jack Davidson as Dr. Crane

Jack Davidson

Dr. Crane

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