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Ben Is Back is a 2018 American drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges, and starring Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance. The plot follows a mother who tries to help her addict son after he returns home from rehab.
Dec 5, 2018 · Follows the charming yet troubled Ben Burns (Hedges), who returns home to his unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve. Ben's wary mother Holly Burns (Roberts) welcomes her beloved son's return, but soon learns he is still very much in harm's way.
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- Drama
- Peter Hedges
- 2018-12-05
Feb 12, 2024 · Lucas Hedges, who plays Ben, had previously worked with director Peter Hedges in the film “Dan in Real Life” when he was just 11 years old. This collaboration between father and son adds another layer of emotional depth to the film.
Sep 27, 2023 · The film begins with Holly, portrayed by Julia Roberts, returning home with her children to find Ben, played by Lucas Hedges, standing awkwardly in the driveway. Ben’s appearance is both thrilling and terrifying for Holly, who is visibly conflicted, experiencing a mixture of joy and fear.
Sep 9, 2018 · Film Review: Julia Roberts in ‘Ben Is Back’. Peter Hedges has crafted a juicy role for his Oscar-nominated son Lucas as a young addict who skips rehab for the holidays, but it's Julia Roberts’...
Dec 7, 2018 · Writer-director Peter Hedges depicts this phenomenon with intimacy and empathy in “Ben Is Back,” about a teenage opioid addict who leaves rehab for 24 hours—supposedly with the encouragement of his sponsor—to visit his family on Christmas Eve.
Mar 20, 2023 · Played by Lucas Hedges, Ben is portrayed as a complex and flawed character, whose journey towards recovery is both inspiring and difficult to watch. Holly Burns, Ben’s mother, is another key character in the movie.
