Ben Is Back
Released
December 5, 2018
Runtime: 1h 43m
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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Cast & Crew
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
Jeff Auer
Maggie's Dad
Henry Stram
Mr. Richman
Bill Buell
Dairy Farmer
Peter Hedges
Director
Peter Hedges
Writer
Media
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