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Ben

1972·Movie
1h 34min·PG
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Scary and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Where 'WILLARD' ended... Ben begins. And this time, he's not alone!

A lonely boy becomes good friends with Ben, a rat. This rat is also the leader of a pack of vicious killer rats, killing lots of people.
Nature-HorrorAnimal-AttackKiller RatsChildhood LonelinessIsolationEmotionalDisturbing1970s HorrorViolent

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Where can I stream Ben legally?

Ben is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Screambox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ben worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ben rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ben?

1 h 34 min

Ben runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ben?

Critics60
Audiences45

Not quite. Critics rate Ben higher (60) than audiences (45). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ben in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ben?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ben in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.