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Ben Is Back
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6.619-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.
Released: 2018-12-05103 minDir: Peter HedgesDramaBudget: $13.0MBox office: $12.6M
Cast
- Julia Roberts as Holly Burns
- Lucas Hedges as Ben Burns
- Courtney B. Vance as Mr. Beeby
- Kathryn Newton as Ivy Burns
- Rachel Bay Jones as Beth Conyers
- David Zaldivar as Spencer 'Spider' Webbs
Themes
- drug dealer
- small town
- drug addiction
- criticism and blame
- drug rehabilitation
- church
- family conflict
- painful memories
- temptation
- older brother younger sister
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- Duration
- 103
- FilmAffinity ID
- 652448
- Official website
- www.benisbackmovie.com
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- publication date
- 2018-09-08
- title
- Ben is Back
- review score
- 66/100
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2018 American films2018 drama films2018 English-language films2018 filmsAmerican drama filmsBlack Bear Pictures filmsColor Force filmsEnglish-language drama filmsFilms about mother–son relationshipsFilms about substance abuseFilms scored by Dickon HinchliffeFilms set in New York (state)Films shot in New York (state)LD Entertainment filmsLionsgate filmsRoadside Attractions filmsTemplate film date with 2 release dates