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Ben Is Back(2018)
Status: Released
Date: 2018-12-05
66%
962 Votes
Time: 1h 43m
One family. One day.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $13,000,000.00
Revenue: $12,616,995.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Ben Is Back
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
Video Trailer Ben Is Back
Video: Ben Is Back | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters December 7
Ben Is Back | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters December 7
BEN IS BACK OFFICIAL TEASER TRAILER | In select theaters December 7
Ben is Back Post-Screening Q&A | PFF27 Opening Night
All 3 videos
Ben Is Back | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters December 7 - Trailer
BEN IS BACK OFFICIAL TEASER TRAILER | In select theaters December 7 - Teaser
Ben is Back Post-Screening Q&A | PFF27 Opening Night - Featurette
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