Ben Is Back

Ben Is Back
Ben Is Back
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Peter Hedges
Written by	Peter Hedges
Produced by	Nina Jacobson; Brad Simpson; Teddy Schwarzman; Peter Hedges;
Starring	Julia Roberts; Lucas Hedges; Courtney B. Vance;
Cinematography	Stuart Dryburgh
Edited by	Ian Blume
Music by	Dickon Hinchliffe
Production; companies	Black Bear Pictures; 30West; Color Force;
Distributed by	LD Entertainment; Roadside Attractions; Lionsgate;
Release dates	September 8, 2018 (TIFF); December 7, 2018 (United States);
Running time	103 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$13 million
Box office	$12.6 million

Ben Is Back is a 2018 American drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges, and starring Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, and Courtney B. Vance. The plot follows a mother who tries to help her addict son after he returns home from rehab.

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2018, and was theatrically released on December 7, 2018, by LD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions, and Lionsgate. The film received favorable reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Hedges and Roberts, but grossed just $12 million against its $13 million budget.