Ben is Back
Synopsis
Follows the charming yet troubled Ben Burns (Lucas Hedges), who returns home to his unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve. Ben's wary mother Holly Burns (Julia Roberts) welcomes her beloved son's return, but soon learns he is still very much in harm's way. During the 24 hours that may change their lives forever, Holly must do everything in her power to avoid the family's downfall.
- International Title:Ben is back
- Distributed in:México, Argentina, Colombia, Perú, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile
- Gender:Emotion
- Actors:Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Kathryn Newtin, Courtney B. Vance
- Director:Peter Hedges
- Release date: 24 de January de 2019
Characters
- Lucas Hedges: Ben Burns
- Julia Roberts: Holly Burns
- Kathryn Newtin: Ivy Burns
- Courtney B. Vance: Neal Beeby
Awards and honours
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2018
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Nominee| People's Choice Award Special Presentations (Peter Hedges)
AARP MOVIES FOR GROWNUPS AWARDS 2019
- Nominee| Best Intergenerational Film
- Nominee| Best Actress (Julia Roberts)
LOS ANGELES ONLINE FILM CRITICS SOCIETY AWARDS2018
- Winner| Best Performance by an Actor 23 and Under (Lucas Hedges)
Criticism in media
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Asks How Far We Will Go for Family Kylie Hemmert COMINGSOON
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Julia Roberts Goes for Broke in Another Troubled Teen Movie Steve Pond THE WRAP
Official Sites
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