Ben Is Back
“One family. One day.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Ben Is Back | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters December 7Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-11
Top Cast
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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
Mia Fowler
Lacey Beeby
Jakari Fraser
Liam Burns-Beeby
Cameron Scott Roberts
James Lamson
Jeff Auer
Maggie's Dad
Henry Stram
Mr. Richman
Bill Buell
Dairy Farmer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 26, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.97x
-$383K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hedges
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Hedges
- Original Score
- Dickon Hinchliffe
- Original Title
- Ben Is Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.6M
- Production Studios
- Black Bear Pictures, Color Force, 30WEST, Sierra/Affinity, LD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hedges
Peter Hedges
Dickon Hinchliffe
Stuart Dryburgh
Ian Blume
Micah Green, Michael Heimler, Mickey Liddell, Dan Friedkin, Daniel Steinman
Department Leadership Roster
Dickon Hinchliffe
Original Music Composer
Rick Sordelet
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Russell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Hedges
Director
Peter Hedges
Writer
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Ford Wheeler
Production Design
Peter Hedges
Producer
Teddy Schwarzman
Producer
Nina Jacobson
Producer
Brad Simpson
Producer
Ian Blume
Editor
Melissa Toth
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ben Is Back
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What is Ben Is Back about?
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.
Who directed Ben Is Back?
Ben Is Back was directed by Peter Hedges.
Who stars in Ben Is Back?
The principal cast of Ben Is Back includes Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton, Rachel Bay Jones.
When was Ben Is Back released and how long is it?
Ben Is Back was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ben Is Back?
Ben Is Back had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $12.6M at the worldwide box office (0.97 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ben Is Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ben Is Back was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ben Is Back?
Ben Is Back holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).