Movie
Ben Is Back
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.
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Checked Jul 23, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Julia RobertsHolly Burns
Lucas HedgesBen Burns
Courtney B. VanceMr. Beeby
Kathryn NewtonIvy Burns
Rachel Bay JonesBeth Conyers
David ZaldivarSpencer 'Spider' Webbs
Alexandra ParkCara K.
Michael EsperClaytonCredits
- Directed by
- Peter Hedges
- Written by
- Peter Hedges
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $12.6M
Production
Black Bear PicturesUnited States
Color ForceUnited States
30WESTUnited States
Sierra/AffinityUnited States
LD EntertainmentUnited States
Roadside AttractionsUnited States
