Julia Roberts delivers a riveting performance as a mother swept into a race against time after her troubled 19-year-old son (Lucas Hedges) returns home for Christmas — and suddenly disappears. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed — and a mother’s love is tested — in this unforgettably powerful film.
Ben Is Back Film Synopsis
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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Purchased Ben Is BackTerrific performances by all of the leads - BUT, with a story that is SO relevant right now ... it just absolutely did not make a huge impact. I wanted this message thrown OUT there via this film. Everybody was playing their part/role in a script that needed just a little something more. So actually 3.5 stars almost 4.
And thank you for addressing this issue. Most folks want to ignore it..MoschellScore: 3/5
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Great Perfomance from Julia Roberts!This is probably Julia Roberts' best dramatic performance since Erin Brockovich. People forget that Julia is not just a beatiful actress, but has the acting talent to back it..AnthoniScore: 5/5
ImportantOnly someone of Julia Robert's and Lucas Hedge's talent and, more likely, in the case of excellent actors, raw intelligence, could something so.....important-and-real-and cruel, .... make US feel and grasp, --- effectively and immeninantly---, the importantance and realness and cruelty of OPIODS. Thank you..African RainScore: 5/5
Julia is at her best !I think this is an Oscar nomination for Julia Roberts. I’m not exactly sure if this is entirely accurate, but it does address an important issue. One that our nation needs to as well. Hint hint DT and MT 💰💵.Gamer holdemScore: 5/5
Strong film, very important subject.Loved this movie. Modern day family film addressing a modern day issue in our country. Great performances by Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Kathryn Newton, Courtney B Vance, Mia Fowler, Jakari Fraser, Rachel Bay Jones and David Zaldivar. A must see with Oscar worthy performances & a great story beautifully directed by Peter Hedges..4304072672Score: 5/5
RivetingOne of the best, well acted movies I’ve seen about the damage drug addiction does to the addict, his family, and all that he comes in contact with..ChitowndoggieScore: 5/5
Regular OneI thought it was OK - not great, but also not bad. Could easily be a movie-of-the-week for some TV channel, like Hallmark, for example. "Drug is bad, folks!".Semnick01Score: 3/5
Invest 2 Hours In This MovieThere is really nothing that can be said about this movie, except the performances are unbelievably good - Julia Roberts does not even stand out among them. The power of a mother's love. The even more powerful attraction of chemical substance. The emotional wreckage of a family history that led them all to this precipice.
What an amazing, honest, punch in the face of a story about this substance that is sucking the life out of our kids.
Can not recommend it highly enough. Not a date movie, no doubt. But, oh man, does it make you think..Aqua62Score: 5/5
Emotional, gripping family dramaJulia Roberts is brilliant!.CrashbbpmScore: 5/5
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Ben Is Back (2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Julia Roberts (Holly Burns), Lucas Hedges (Ben Burns), Courtney B. Vance (Mr. Beeby), Kathryn Newton (Ivy Burns), Rachel Bay Jones (Beth Conyers), David Zaldivar (Spencer 'Spider' Webbs), Alexandra Park (Cara K.), Michael Esper (Clayton), Tim Guinee (Phil), Myra Lucretia Taylor (Sally), Kristin Griffith (Mrs. Crane), Jack Davidson (Dr. Crane), Mia Fowler (Lacey Beeby), Jakari Fraser (Liam Burns-Beeby), Cameron Scott Roberts (James Lamson), Jeff Auer (Maggie's Dad), Henry Stram (Mr. Richman), Bill Buell (Dairy Farmer), Sandra Caldwell (Customer), Nathalie Carvalho (Lay Reader), all returned for ben is back movie.
Julia RobertsHolly BurnsScore: 38.3
Lucas HedgesBen BurnsScore: 14.4
Courtney B. VanceMr. BeebyScore: 10.0
Kathryn NewtonIvy BurnsScore: 46.3
Rachel Bay JonesBeth ConyersScore: 7.5
David ZaldivarSpencer 'Spider' WebbsScore: 7.8
Alexandra ParkCara K.Score: 19.1
Michael EsperClaytonScore: 7.8
Tim GuineePhilScore: 12.4
Myra Lucretia TaylorSallyScore: 3.2
Kristin GriffithMrs. CraneScore: 9.2
Jack DavidsonDr. CraneScore: 7.2
Peter Hedges (Director), Stuart Dryburgh (Director of Photography), Peter Hedges (Writer), Andy Eklund (Art Direction), Damian Volpe (Supervising Sound Editor), Nina Jacobson (Producer), Peter Hedges (Producer), Brad Simpson (Producer), Melissa Toth (Costume Design), Teddy Schwarzman (Producer), Ford Wheeler (Production Design), Ian Blume (Editor), Margaret Chernin (Co-Producer), Dianne Dreyer (Co-Producer), Jane Nerlinger Evans (Executive Producer), Dan Friedkin (Executive Producer), Micah Green (Executive Producer), Michael Heimler (Executive Producer), Lindsey King (Executive Producer), Mickey Liddell (Executive Producer),
Peter HedgesDirectorScore: 3.7
Peter HedgesWriterScore: 3.7
Andy EklundArt DirectionScore: 3.8
Nina JacobsonProducerScore: 4.7
Peter HedgesProducerScore: 3.7
Brad SimpsonProducerScore: 4.5
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Français La veille de Noël, Ben, 19 ans, revient dans sa famille après plusieurs mois d’absence. Sa mère, Holly, l’accueille à bras ouverts tout en redoutant qu’il ne cède une fois de plus à ses addictions. Commence alors une nuit qui va mettre à rude épreuve l’amour inconditionnel de cette mère prête à tout pour protéger son fils.
български език 19-годишният Бен наистина се завръща изненадващо в навечерието на Коледа. Холи е облекчена и много щастлива, но има своите притеснения – Бен е наркозависим и явно не може да преодолее този проблем. Следващите 24 часа ще са от решаващо значение и майка му ще направи всичко възможно да го предпази от проблемите и да възстанови хармонията в семейството.
Dansk Juleaftensdag vender 19-årige Ben uventet hjem til sin familie fra klinikken, hvor han er til afvænning. Ben's mor, Holly, er glad for at se sin søn, men bange for, at han ikke kan holde sig fra stofferne - mens hans søster og stedfar frygter, at han vil skabe kaos i deres liv som så ofte før. De næste 24 timer bliver da også temmelig turbulente, mens Holly's kærlighed til sin søn bliver sat på en alvorlig prøve.
Pусский 19-летний Бен Барнс неожиданно возвращается из реабилитационного центра домой к своей семье в канун Рождества. Мать Бена, Холи, с радостью встречает его, но беспокоится о состоянии сына. В следующие 24 часа ей предстоит уберечь свою семью от настоящей трагедии.
Italiano Ben sta cercando di disintossicarsi, il giorno di Natale decide di uscire dalla comunità per passare le feste in famiglia. La madre Holly, sorpresa, lo accoglie a braccia aperte, ma capisce presto che qualcosa non va. Durante le 24 ore successive Holly farà tutto ciò che è in suo potere per salvare il figlio ed evitare il collasso della propria famiglia.
Español Trata sobre el encantador pero problemático Ben Burns, quien regresa a su hogar con su familia una fatídica víspera de Navidad. La cautelosa madre de Ben, Holly Burns, recibe el regreso de su amado hijo, pero pronto se entera de que todavía está en peligro. Durante 24 horas que pueden cambiar sus vidas para siempre, Holly debe hacer todo lo que esté a su alcance para evitar la caída de la familia.
ελληνικά Ο 19χρονος, εθισμένος στις ουσίες, Μπεν Μπερνς επιστρέφει στο πατρικό του, στη μητέρα του, η οποία είναι δίπλα του για ακόμη μία φορά και προσπαθεί να τον κρατήσει ασφαλή.
עִבְרִית בערב חג המולד, חוזרת הולי הביתה עם שני ילדיה הקטנים ובתה המתבגרת ומגלה הפתעה – בנה הבכור, בן, הגיע לביקור לא מתוכנן. הולי, כמו כל אמא, מאושרת מהביקור המפתיע. אבל מהר מאוד השמחה מתערבבת עם חשש – בזמן הקצר שיש להם ביחד היא נחושה בדעתה לדאוג לכך שבן לא יסתבך, שהעבר שלו לא ישיג אותו, ושכל הדרך שהם עברו יחד, כמשפחה, לא תהיה לחינם...
Português Ben Burns, um jovem de 19 anos toxicodependente em tratamento, regressa inesperadamente a casa da sua família na manhã da Véspera de Natal. A sua mãe, Holly, está aliviada e recebe-o de braços abertos, mas teme o risco do seu filho ter uma recaída. Durante 24 turbulentas horas, novas verdades são reveladas, e o amor incondicional de uma mãe pelo seu filho é posto à prova, enquanto Holly tudo faz para manter Ben são e salvo.
Polski Gdy Holly wraca do domu ze świątecznych zakupów, zastaje na schodach nieoczekiwanego gościa – swojego syna Bena, który nie powinien był opuszczać ośrodka odwykowego. Kochająca matka, mimo obaw, przyjmuje go z otwartymi ramionami. Ma nadzieję, że Ben jest „czysty” i będzie mogła cieszyć się Bożym Narodzeniem z nim i resztą rodziny. Okazuje się jednak, że wizyta Bena może sprowadzić poważne kłopoty. Podczas kolejnych 24 godzin, które mogą zmienić na zawsze ich życie, Holly zrobi wszystko, by uratować ukochane dziecko.
Português Ben Burns é um problemático jovem homem que volta para a casa de sua família certa noite de Natal. Sua mãe preocupada, Holly, o recebe com todo amor, porém logo percebe que ele ainda pode trazer perigo para seu lar. Durante 24 horas que podem mudar sua vida para sempre, Holly deve fazer de tudo para impedir que sua família seja destruída.
Deutsch Holly Burns weiß gar nicht, wie ihr geschieht: Wie aus dem Nichts steht plötzlich ihr ältester Sohn Ben vor der Tür, bereit, wieder in den Kreis der Familie aufgenommen zu werden. Doch die Stimmung droht schon bald zu kippen, denn auch wenn seine Mutter nur zu gerne glauben würde, dass Ben sein Drogenproblem hinter sich gelassen hat, bleibt ein gewisser Zweifel. Sein Stiefvater Neal und seine Schwester Ivy sind von der Rückkehr nur wenig begeistert und befürchten, schon bald vor einem emotionalen Trümmerhaufen zu stehen – schon wieder. Doch Holly gibt ihren Sohn nicht auf und steht ihm in dieser besonders schweren Zeit bei, um die Familie zusammenzuhalten. Ben wird allerdings schnell von seiner Vergangenheit eingeholt, sodass sich seine Mutter fragen muss, ob sie ihren eigenen Sohn überhaupt kennt.
Український Дев’ятнадцятирічний Бен свого часу чимало клопоту приніс найближчим людям — родині. Зараз він на переддень Святвечора втік із реабілітаційного центру з клятвами, що змінився і що він зараз зовсім інша людина. Мама на ім'я Холлі дуже рада бачити сина та приймає його з розпростертими обіймами, хоча й побоюється його через минуле — зовсім не факт, що хлопець змінився. Наступні 24 години покажуть дуже багато того, що приховано. Відкриється чимало таємниць, через які безмежна любов Холлі до сина пройде величезні випробування. Що би не сталося, мати зробить усе можливе, щоб урятувати Бена від усіх неприємностей.
Español Ben, de 19 años, regresa a su casa en Navidad. Holly, la madre de Ben, le recibe con alegría, pero percibe que su hijo es adicto a las drogas. Durante 24 horas en las que muchas verdades afloran, Holly trata de mantener a Ben sin consumir drogas.
Français Un jeune homme charmant mais perturbé revient chez lui à l'improviste le soir du réveillon. Méfiante, sa mère l'accueille mais réalise rapidement qu'il est encore très en danger.
Lietuvių Niekam nepranešęs prieš pat Kalėdas devyniolikmetis Benas grįžta namo iš priklausomybių klinikos. Nors vaikino motina Holė džiaugiasi netikėtu sūnaus sugrįžimu, tačiau širdyje neramu. Ir ne be reikalo – senieji Beno draugeliai netrukus vėl ima suktis aplink, norėdami įtraukti vaikiną į nešvarius darbelius. Stengdamasis apsaugoti artimuosius nuo grasinimų ir smurto, Benas sutinka atlikti dar vieną, paskutinį darbą. Artimiausios 24 valandos jo motinai pavirs tikru pragaru, bandant išgelbėti Beną nuo buvusių, esamų ir būsimų pavojų.
suomi Ben palaa yllättäen kotiin eräänä jouluna ja vaikka hänen äitinsä Holly on riemuissaan, Holly tietää Benillä olevan ongelmia, jotka vaikuttavat koko perheeseen. Seuraavien 24 tunnin aikana Hollyn oma rohkeus – ja hänen perheensä tulevaisuus – punnitaan.
Nederlands Aan de vooravond van kerst verschijnt Ben Burns onaangekondigd bij het huis van zijn moeder en zijn stiefvader. Naar eigen zeggen heeft zijn sponsor het goedgekeurd dat Ben, die na een opname in een afkickkliniek twee maanden clean is, de kerst doorbrengt bij zijn familie.
Magyar Ben Burns az a fajta srác, akit mindenki kedvel, a fiatal fiú élete mégis rossz irányba tart, és senki sem érti, hogy miért. A srác szinte teljesen kikerült családja látóköréből, mígnem karácsony napján váratlanul felbukkan házuk udvarán. Ben aggódó édesanyja tárt karokkal várja rég nem látott gyermekét, ám hamar világossá válik számára, hogy fia korántsem számolt le démonjaival.
Türkçe Bir süredir rehabilitasyonda olan madde bağımlısı Ben, Noel arifesinde ailesinin yanına döner. Bu dönüş ailenin düzenini biraz sarssa da, Ben’in sevgi dolu annesi Holly oğlunu içtenlikle karşılar. Fakat Holly, saklı gerçekler gün yüzüne çıktıkça oğlunun ciddi bir tehlikeyle karşı karşıya olduğunu fark eder. Fedakar anne, kritik 24 saat içerisinde ailenin çöküşüne engel olmak için her şeyiyle mücadele etmek zorunda kalacaktır.
Český Film sleduje návrat okouzlujícího, ale problémového Bena Burnse, který se vrací domů ke své nicnetušící rodině na Štědrý den. Benova matka Holly vítá návrat svého milovaného syna, ale brzy zjistí, že jim jeho přítomnost může ještě hodně ublížit. Během 24 hodin, které mohou změnit jejich životy navždy, musí Holly udělat vše, co je v jejích silách, aby zabránila rozpadu rodiny.
svenska 19-åriga Ben Burns återvänder oväntat hem till sin familj på julaftons morgon. Bens mamma Holly är lättad och välkomnar honom men är djupt oroad att han kommer ta droger. Under ett turbulent dygn uppenbaras nya hemligheter och en mammas odödliga kärlek till hennes son sätts på prov, när hon gör allt i sin makt för att hålla honom säker.
ქართული 19 წლის ბენ ბერნსი შობის დილას მოულოდნელად თავის სააგარაკო სახლში ბრუნდება. ბენის დედის, ჰოლისთვის, ეს ერთგვარად შვების მომგვრელი და სასიხარულოცაა, თუმცა სადარდებელიც, რადგან არ იცის, რამდენად „სუფთად“ გამოძვრება ბენი. 24 დაძაბული საათის შემდეგ, სიმართლე გარკვეულწილად გამჟღავნდება, ხოლო დედის სიყვარული მისი ვაჟისადმი გამოცდას გადის - მან შვილის გადასარჩენად ყველაფერი უნდა გააკეთოს.
한국어/조선말 크리스마스 파티 준비가 한창이던 ‘홀리’의 가족은 약물 중독으로 인한 재활 치료를 받고 있던 ‘벤’의 예고 없는 방문으로 당황한다. 반가운 마음과 함께 걱정이 앞선 ‘홀리’는 ‘벤’에게 24시간 동안 절대 떨어지지 않겠다는 약속을 받아내지만, 반려견 ‘폰스’가 사라지는 등 일련의 사건들이 겹치면서 가족의 일상에 균열이 생기고 갈등이 시작된다. 그리고 ‘폰스’를 찾기 위해 ‘벤’과 동행하게 된 ‘홀리’는 예상치 못했던 ‘벤’의 진짜 모습을 마주하게 되는데…
Català Tracta sobre l'encantador però problemàtic Ben Burns, que torna a casa seva amb la família una fatídica vigília de Nadal. La cautelosa mare de Ben, Holly Burns, rep el retorn del seu estimat fill, però aviat s'assabenta que encara està en perill. Durant 24 hores que poden canviar la vida per sempre, Holly ha de fer tot el que estigui al seu abast per evitar la caiguda de la família.
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