Ben Is Back 2018
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56 Reviews
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Splat19-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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Holly Burns
as Ben Burns
as Mr. Beeby
as Ivy Burns
as Beth Conyers
as Spencer 'Spider' Webbs
as Cara K.
as Clayton
as Phil
as Sally
Director:
Writer:
Peter Hedges
Stars:
Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton, Rachel Bay Jones, David Zaldivar, Alexandra Park, Michael Esper, Tim Guinee, Myra Lucretia Taylor,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2018 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
103 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Ben Is Back
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
PH
Cast
as Holly Burns
as Ben Burns
as Mr. Beeby
as Ivy Burns
as Beth Conyers
as Spencer 'Spider' Webbs
as Cara K.
as Clayton
as Phil
as Sally
as Mrs. Crane
as Dr. Crane
as Lacey Beeby
as Liam Burns-Beeby
as James Lamson
as Maggie's Dad
as Mr. Richman
as Dairy Farmer
as Customer
as Lay Reader
as Bobette Parker
as Leon B.
as Robin Striem
as Nicole Hill
as Pharmacist
as Carole H.
as Karen W.
as Willie G.
as Gwenyth B.
as Jessie
as Officer Reidy
as Officer Wheeler
as Clayton's 2nd
as Church Choir
as Church Choir
as Church Choir
as Church Choir
as Church Choir
as Church Choir
as Church Choir
as Churchgoer (uncredited)
as Recovering Addict (uncredited)
as Doppelgänger (uncredited)
as Officer Thomas (uncredited)
as Christmas Service Congregant (uncredited)
as Window Shopper (uncredited)
as Mexican Thug (uncredited)
as Nativity Scene Child (uncredited)
as Mexican Thug (uncredited)
as Mexican Thug (uncredited)
as Mall Shopper (uncredited)
as Crackhead Junkie (uncredited)
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