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Ben

1972Movie1 h 34 minPG

HorrorThriller
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes60%36%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes60%36%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Phil Karlson
Written by
Gilbert Ralston
Produced by
Mort Briskin
Music by
Walter Scharf

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 23, 1972 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
June 23, 1972
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ben?"

Questions about Ben

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ben?

PlexPrimefuboTVPhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyFandango at Home Free

In the United States, Ben streams on Prime, fuboTV, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Ben worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Critics rate it higher (60 out of 100) than audiences (45).

Is Ben a sequel?

  1. Willard (1971)
  2. Ben (1972)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Willard (1971).

Is Ben okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Ben scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.