Ben Is Back

2018·103'

Peter Hedges

Drama

★ 6.6

Letterboxd TMDB #492452

One family. One day.

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.

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

Kristin Griffith Mrs. Crane

Jack Davidson Dr. Crane