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Ben Is Back Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Feb. 4, 2019

Ben Is Back

Release Date: Friday, December 7, 2018 Limited

Julia Roberts, Nina Jacobson, Kathryn Newton, Courtney B. Vance, Dan Friedkin, Brad Simpson, Peter Hedges, Daniel Steinman, Lucas Hedges, Teddy Schwarzman, Ben Stillman, Michael Heimler, Jane Evans, Micah Green

R Drama N/A

  • 3.5

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
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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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Ben Is Back.

Crew Behind the Film

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.

Screenwriter
Producers
Peter Hedges
Nina Jacobson
Teddy Schwarzman
Brad Simpson

Additional Information

MPA Rating
R Restricted for language throughout and some drug use
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
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Language
English

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Production Details

What we know about the Ben Is Back movie production.

Key Facts

  • Lucas Hedges is the son of director Peter Hedges.

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production. Production is set to begin this December in New York.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Ben Is Back was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 7, 2018. There were 15 other movies released on the same date, including Mary Queen of Scots, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle and Schindler's List: Remastered. As a limited release, Ben Is Back was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.



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