Refreshingly understated, Ben Is Back subverts family drama stereotypes - and provides a forum for terrific performances from Lucas Hedges and Julia Roberts.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Peter Hedges -
Producer -
Nina Jacobson , Brad Simpson , Teddy Schwarzman , Peter Hedges -
Screenwriter -
Peter Hedges -
Distributor -
Lionsgate Films , Roadside Attractions , LD Entertainment -
Production Co -
Color Force -
Rating -
R (Some Drug Use|Language Throughout) -
Genre -
Drama , Mystery & Thriller -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Jan 11, 2019, Wide -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Feb 19, 2019 -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$3.7M -
Runtime -
1h 43m -
Aspect Ratio -
Scope (2.35:1)