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Ben Is Back 2018
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 story centers on a mother attempting to assist her addicted son after he comes home from rehab.
The movie premiered worldwide at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2018, then opened in theaters on December 7, 2018 through LD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions, and Lionsgate. Critics responded positively, especially commending Hedges and Roberts' acting, though the film earned only $12 million compared to its $13 million budget.
Cast
- Julia RobertsHolly Burns
- Lucas HedgesBen Burns
- Courtney B. VanceNeal Beeby
- Kathryn NewtonIvy Burns
- Rachel Bay JonesBeth Conyers
- David ZaldivarSpencer "Spider" Webbs
- Alexandra ParkCara K
- Michael EsperClayton
- Tim GuineePhil
- Henry StramMr. Richman
- Myra Lucretia TaylorSally
- Jack DavidsonDr. Crane
- Kristin GriffithMrs. Crane
- Mia FowlerLacey Burns-Beeby
- Jakari FraserLiam Burns-Beeby
- NigelPonce
Crew
- Director
- Peter Hedges
- Writer
- Peter Hedges
- Producer
- Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Teddy Schwarzman, Peter Hedges
- Cinematography
- Stuart Dryburgh
- Editing
- Ian Blume
- Music
- Tindersticks
Details
- Production
- 30West, Black Bear Pictures, Color Force
- Distributor
- LD Entertainment, Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $12.6 million
