Ben Is Back (2018)
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.
Where to watch Ben Is Back
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Lionsgate+, Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky | Sky |
| Canada | Crave | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Sky | Sky |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid VIP, Dubai+ | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA, Moviedome Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +5 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Ben Is Back in 46 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Ben Is Back about?
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. Ben Is Back is a Drama movie, released on 2018-12-05, runtime 103 minutes.
Is Ben Is Back worth watching?
TMDB users rate Ben Is Back 6.6 out of 10 from 984 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Ben Is Back?
In the United States, Ben Is Back streams on Lionsgate+ and Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Peter Hedges
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
- Myra Lucretia Taylor as Sally
- Kristin Griffith as Mrs. Crane
- Jack Davidson as Dr. Crane
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