Ben Is Back

Overview

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.

Directed by Peter Hedges

Top cast

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

Sandra Caldwell

Customer

Nathalie Carvalho

Lay Reader

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