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Ben Is Back

One family. One day.

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.

20181h 43mRDrama

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About Ben Is Back

Directors
Peter Hedges
Cast
Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton, Rachel Bay Jones, David Zaldivar
Genres
Drama
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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