About this release
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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Disc 1
DVD
Ben Is Back (2018)
103 min
Drama
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.
Credits
Director
Peter Hedges
Writer
Peter Hedges
Cast
Julia Robertsas Holly Burns
Lucas Hedgesas Ben Burns
Courtney B. Vanceas Mr. Beeby
Kathryn Newtonas Ivy Burns
Rachel Bay Jonesas Beth Conyers
David Zaldivaras Spencer 'Spider' Webbs
Alexandra Parkas Cara K.
Michael Esperas Clayton
Tim Guineeas Phil
Myra Lucretia Tayloras Sally
Cinematographer
Stuart Dryburgh
Composer
Dickon Hinchliffe
Editor
Ian Blume
Producer
Peter Hedges
Nina Jacobson
Teddy Schwarzman
Brad Simpson
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 3, 2026