Ben Is Back

Film - 2018 - Drama, Made in Europe

The story

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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prime

Ratings

IMDb 6.7 out of 10

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Film · 2018 · Drama · Made in Europe

Ben Is Back

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The story

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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IMDb
6.7 / 10
26k votes
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81%
Tomatometer
3.3 / 5
31k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Made in Europe
Runtime1h 43m
Release2018-12-05
Where to watch
Prime Video
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