Added to Plex on Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 When 19-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns to his family’s home on Christmas Eve, his mother, Holly, must handle the complexities of his struggle with addiction. Over 24 hours, family secrets emerge and Holly fights to keep her son safe amidst his ongoing crisis.
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Length: 1h 43m
Genre: Drama
This Title is: Emotionally intense, exploring themes of addiction and family dynamics
Cast
Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton, Mia Fowler
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Contains drug use, profanity, and intense themes
Trivia
- Julia Roberts was instrumental in casting Lucas Hedges after seeing him in “Manchester by the Sea.”
- The film was shot in 28 days, primarily in New York.
- Director Peter Hedges, father of Lucas Hedges, wrote the screenplay but initially did not intend to cast his son.
Trailer
https://youtu.be/j7ckCekdGr8?si=fZZ6vidDZhwU_ZQn
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Ben is Back combines stellar performances, particularly from Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges, with a deeply personal story of familial love and the horrors of addiction. The film’s portrayal of the nuances of addiction and recovery is both educational and emotionally resonant, although its intense focus may not cater to all audiences.
