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Ben Is Back

2018Movie1 h 43 minR

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic666.8Rotten Tomatoes81%69%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Addiction Drama
  • Family Conflict
  • Troubled Youth
  • Redemption
  • Suburban Setting
  • Christmas Eve
  • Mother-Son Relationship
  • Emotional
  • Realistic

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Peter Hedges
Written by
Peter Hedges
Produced by
Brad Simpson, Peter Hedges, Teddy Schwarzman
Music by
Dickon Hinchliffe

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Facts

December 5, 2018 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
December 5, 2018
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
62 countries

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Where can I stream Ben Is Back?

The RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeLionsgate+Xumo Play

In the United States, Ben Is Back streams on Lionsgate+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Ben Is Back worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 66).

Was Ben Is Back a box office flop?

Budget$13 million
Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 97% of its budget.