Ben Is Back Movie

2018 | R | Drama

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 Robert... full plot below

U.S. Release Date

Ben Is Back release date was Friday, December 7, 2018. This was a Limited in theaters release.

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On DVD & Blu-ray Estimated; not official

February 2019

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Directed by

Peter Hedges

Screenwriter

Peter Hedges

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Rating MPAA

R for language throughout and some drug use

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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.

Trivia & Production Notes

• Lucas Hedges is the son of director Peter Hedges.

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