Ben Is Back (2018)
1h 43m
Running Time
December 5, 2018Release Date
Ben Is Back (2018)
1h 43m
Running Time
December 5, 2018Release Date
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Plot.
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.
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Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

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

Sandra Caldwell
Customer

Nathalie Carvalho
Lay Reader

Emily Cass McDonnell
Bobette Parker

Marquise Vilson
Leon B.

Melissa van der Schyff
Robin Striem

Jocelyn Bioh
Nicole Hill

Gamze Ceylan
Pharmacist

Michelle Hedges
Carole H.

Karen Willock
Karen W.

Leon Addison Brown
Willie G.

Bevan Thomas
Gwenyth B. / Associate Producer

Crystal Bock
Jessie

Rosalie Tenseth
Officer Reidy

Michael David Baldwin
Officer Wheeler

Ian Stark
Clayton's 2nd

Anna Lee Warren
Church Choir

Avery Soto
Church Choir

Vincenzo James Harty
Church Choir

Olivia Etchings
Church Choir

Kameron S. Holder
Church Choir

Daniella Guigliano
Church Choir

Julien Tornelli
Church Choir

Elwaldo Baptiste
Churchgoer (uncredited)

Rich Campbell
Recovering Addict (uncredited)

John Cashin
Doppelgänger (uncredited)

Teddy Cañez
Officer Thomas (uncredited)

Rosemary Howard
Christmas Service Congregant (uncredited)

Samantha Kelly
Window Shopper (uncredited)

Eduardo Muniz
Mexican Thug (uncredited)

Leo Orgil
Nativity Scene Child (uncredited)

Sammy Peralta
Mexican Thug (uncredited)

Shaun Rey
Mexican Thug (uncredited)

Jessica VanOss
Mall Shopper (uncredited)

Frankie Verroca
Crackhead Junkie (uncredited)

Dickon Hinchliffe
Original Music Composer

Susan Jacobs
Music Supervisor

Bernard Telsey
Casting

Gabrielle Mahon
Unit Production Manager / Co-Producer

Joseph P. Reidy
First Assistant Director / Co-Producer

John Silvestri
Second Assistant Director

Rick Sordelet
Stunt Coordinator

Chryss Hionis
Set Decoration

Michael Fuchs
'B' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator

Stanley Fernandez Jr.
First Assistant 'A' Camera

Christopher Eng
Second Assistant 'A' Camera

Johnny Sousa
First Assistant 'B' Camera

Michael Derario
Second Assistant 'B' Camera

Ronnie Wrase
Camera Loader

Mark Schafer
Still Photographer

Dianne Dreyer
Script Supervisor / Co-Producer

Rachel Jaros
Second Second Assistant Director

Jan McLaughlin
Production Sound Mixer

Greg DeCellio
Boom Operator

Jose Ochoa
Utility Sound

James B. Appleton
Utility Sound

Colleen Ehrlich
Assistant Costume Designer

Keia Bounds
Assistant Costume Designer

Susan J. Wright
Wardrobe Supervisor

Robert T. Striem
Location Manager

Stacey Panepinto
Makeup Department Head

Kimberly Amacker
Key Makeup Artist

Jon Carter
Hair Department Head

Amber Jasmin Morrow
Key Hair Stylist

Jason Velez
Gaffer

Rob Harlow
Key Grip

Michael Cory
Property Master

Alexis Wiscomb
Post Production Supervisor

Mallory Trice
Post Production Coordinator

Tricia Holmes
First Assistant Editor

Jordan Lindblad
Visual Effects Editor

Mark Russell
Visual Effects Supervisor

Sophie-Ann Price
Visual Effects Coordinator

Marlena Grzaslewicz
Dialogue Editor

Gina Alfano
ADR Editor

Glenfield Payne
Sound Effects Editor

Filipe Messeder
Foley Editor / Assistant Sound Editor

Roberto Fernández
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Damian Volpe
Sound Re-Recording Mixer / Supervising Sound Editor

Kevin Peters
Sound Mix Technician

Jay Peck
Foley Artist

Shawnna Thibodeau
Stunt Double

Margaret Chernin
Co-Producer

Jane Nerlinger Evans
Executive Producer

Dan Friedkin
Executive Producer

Micah Green
Executive Producer

Michael Heimler
Executive Producer
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Details.
Release DateDecember 5, 2018
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 43m
Budget$13,000,000
Box Office$12,616,995
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
drug rehabilitation
mother son relationship
stolen dog
drug addiction
drug dealer
small town
criticism and blame
church
family conflict
painful memories
temptation
older brother younger sister
family dog
return of son
worrying
teenage son
blended family
painful truth
addiction recovery
christmas eve
past history
making amends
hopeful
one day
mother's undying love
Wiki.
Ben Is Back is a 2018 American drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges, and starring Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, and Courtney B. Vance. The plot follows a mother who tries to help her addict son after he returns home from rehab.
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2018, and was theatrically released on December 7, 2018, by LD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions, and Lionsgate. The film received favorable reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Hedges and Roberts, but grossed just $12 million against its $13 million budget.
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