Ben Is Back is a 2018 American drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges. 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. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2018, and was theatrically released on December 7, 2018, by LD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions, and Lionsgate. The film received generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Hedges and Roberts, but grossed just $12 million against its $13 million budget.
| Director | Peter Hedges |
| Produced by | Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Teddy Schwarzman, Peter Hedges |
| Writer(s) | Peter Hedges |
| Starring | Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance |
| Music | Dickon Hinchliffe |
| Cinematography | Stuart Dryburgh |
| Edited by | Ian Blume |
| Production, company | Black Bear Pictures, 30West, Color Force |
| Distributed by | LD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate |
| Released | September 8, 2018 (TIFF), December 7, 2018 (United States) |
| Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $13 million |
| Box office | $12.6 million |
A mother tries to help her addict son after he returns home from rehab unexpectedly on Christmas Eve.
The movie is written and directed by Peter Hedges and stars his son Lucas Hedges. It premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.
Roadside Attractions films.. Films about drugs.
Latest information about Ben Is Back updated on July 28 2021.
