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Ben Is Back (2018)

Poster for Ben Is Back

One family. One day.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Hedges
  • Profile picture of Julia Roberts
    Holly Burns Julia Roberts
  • Profile picture of Lucas Hedges
    Ben Burns Lucas Hedges
  • Profile picture of Courtney B. Vance
    Mr. Beeby Courtney B. Vance
  • Profile picture of Kathryn Newton
    Ivy Burns Kathryn Newton
  • Profile picture of Rachel Bay Jones
    Beth Conyers Rachel Bay Jones
  • Profile picture of David Zaldivar
    Spencer 'Spider' Webbs David Zaldivar
  • Profile picture of Alexandra Park
    Cara K. Alexandra Park
  • Profile picture of Michael Esper
    Clayton Michael Esper

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Keywords

  • drug dealer
  • small town
  • drug addiction
  • criticism and blame
  • drug rehabilitation
  • church
  • family conflict
  • painful memories
  • temptation
  • older brother younger sister
  • family dog
  • return of son
  • worry
  • teenage son
  • blended family
  • painful truth
  • addiction recovery
  • mother son relationship
  • stolen dog
  • christmas eve
  • past history
  • making amends
  • hopeful
  • one day
  • mother's undying love