Release Date
December 7, 2018 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
March 5, 2019 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Peter Hedges
Writer
Peter Hedges
Cast
Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton
Studio
Running Time
103 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for language throughout and some drug use
19 year-old Ben Burns (Lucas Hedges) unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben’s mother, Holly (Julia Roberts), 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. Ben is Back also stars Courtney B. Vance (The People... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Lucas Hedges plays a drug addict who attempts to retrieve his family’s stolen dog from drug dealers in Ben is Back, a mildly engaging if somewhat uneven drama that appears to be missing the final 15 minutes of its story. Full movie review »
