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Ben Is Back

One family. One day.

2018 · R · 1h 43m

Directed by Peter Hedges

6.6

TMDB audience score
984 votes, out of 10

Trailer Where to watch

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel
  • Howdy Amazon Channel

Free

  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla
  • Fawesome

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel
  • The CW
  • Plex
  • Xumo Play
  • Tubi TV

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

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  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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Trailer

Play trailer: Ben Is Back | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters December 7

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Cast

  • 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