Ben Is Back 2018

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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.

Julia Roberts

as Holly Burns

Lucas Hedges

as Ben Burns

Courtney B. Vance

as Mr. Beeby

Kathryn Newton

as Ivy Burns

Rachel Bay Jones

as Beth Conyers

David Zaldivar

as Spencer 'Spider' Webbs

Alexandra Park

as Cara K.

Michael Esper

as Clayton

Tim Guinee

as Phil

Director:

Peter Hedges

Writer:

Peter Hedges

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2018 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

103 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Ben Is Back

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Julia Roberts

as Holly Burns

Lucas Hedges

as Ben Burns

Courtney B. Vance

as Mr. Beeby

Kathryn Newton

as Ivy Burns

Rachel Bay Jones

as Beth Conyers

David Zaldivar

as Spencer 'Spider' Webbs

Alexandra Park

as Cara K.

Michael Esper

as Clayton

Tim Guinee

as Phil

Kristin Griffith

as Mrs. Crane

Jack Davidson

as Dr. Crane

Mia Fowler

as Lacey Beeby

Jakari Fraser

as Liam Burns-Beeby

Cameron Scott Roberts

as James Lamson

Jeff Auer

as Maggie's Dad

Henry Stram

as Mr. Richman

Bill Buell

as Dairy Farmer

Sandra Caldwell

as Customer

Nathalie Carvalho

as Lay Reader

Emily Cass McDonnell

as Bobette Parker

Marquise Vilson

as Leon B.

Melissa van der Schyff

as Robin Striem

Jocelyn Bioh

as Nicole Hill

Gamze Ceylan

as Pharmacist

Michelle Hedges

as Carole H.

Karen Willock

as Karen W.

Leon Addison Brown

as Willie G.

Bevan Thomas

as Gwenyth B.

Crystal Bock

as Jessie

Rosalie Tenseth

as Officer Reidy

Michael David Baldwin

as Officer Wheeler

Ian Stark

as Clayton's 2nd

Anna Lee Warren

as Church Choir

Avery Soto

as Church Choir

Vincenzo James Harty

as Church Choir

Olivia Etchings

as Church Choir

Kameron S. Holder

as Church Choir

Daniella Guigliano

as Church Choir

Julien Tornelli

as Church Choir

Elwaldo Baptiste

as Churchgoer (uncredited)

Rich Campbell

as Recovering Addict (uncredited)

John Cashin

as Doppelgänger (uncredited)

Teddy Cañez

as Officer Thomas (uncredited)

Rosemary Howard

as Christmas Service Congregant (uncredited)

Samantha Kelly

as Window Shopper (uncredited)

Eduardo Muniz

as Mexican Thug (uncredited)

Leo Orgil

as Nativity Scene Child (uncredited)

Sammy Peralta

as Mexican Thug (uncredited)

Shaun Rey

as Mexican Thug (uncredited)

Jessica VanOss

as Mall Shopper (uncredited)

Frankie Verroca

as Crackhead Junkie (uncredited)

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