Ben Is Back

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.

Ben Is Back
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Hedges
Written byPeter Hedges
Produced by
  • Nina Jacobson
  • Brad Simpson
  • Teddy Schwarzman
  • Peter Hedges
Starring
CinematographyStuart Dryburgh
Edited byIan Blume
Music byDickon Hinchliffe
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • LD Entertainment
  • Roadside Attractions
  • Lionsgate (United States)
  • STXinternational (International)
Release dates
  • September 8, 2018 (2018-09-08) (TIFF)
  • December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07) (United States)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$13 million
Box office$12.6 million

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.

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