Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, December 7, 2018 Limited
language throughout and some drug use
Plot: What's the story about?
Story of 19-year-old Ben Burns (Lucas Hedges), a young man with substance abuse issues who unexpectedly returns to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben’s mom, 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.
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Who stars in Ben Is Back: Cast List
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Who's making Ben Is Back: Crew List
A look at the Ben Is Back behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Peter Hedges last directed The Odd Life of Timothy Green and Dan in Real Life. The film's writer Peter Hedges last wrote Pinocchio and The Odd Life of Timothy Green.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Peter HedgesNina Jacobson
Teddy Schwarzman
Brad Simpson
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Production: What we know about Ben Is Back?
Key Facts
- Lucas Hedges is the son of director Peter Hedges.
Filming Timeline
- 2018 - July: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2017 - October: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Production is set to begin this December in New York.
Ben Is Back Release Date: When was the film released?
Ben Is Back was a Limited release in 2018 on Friday, December 7, 2018. There were 15 other movies released on the same date, including Mary Queen of Scots, Anna and the Apocalypse and Back Roads.
As a Limited release, Ben Is Back will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Ben Is Back DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Ben Is Back was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 .