---
title: "Ben Is Back"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ben-is-back-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 492452
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Ben Is Back (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ben-is-back-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ben Is Back is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Black Bear Pictures, Color Force, 30WEST. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mother's love is tested when her 19-year-old son unexpectedly returns home on Christmas Eve."

### Why Watch
- Explores a mother's undying love
- Follows a tense 24-hour period

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with difficult family struggles
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains turbulent dramatic themes suitable for drama enthusiasts.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: turbulent, dramatic, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/ben-is-back-2018#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Hedges
- **Networks / Studios**: Black Bear Pictures, Color Force, 30WEST

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Julia Roberts** as *Holly Burns*
- **Lucas Hedges** as *Ben Burns*
- **Courtney B. Vance** as *Mr. Beeby*
- **Kathryn Newton** as *Ivy Burns*
- **Rachel Bay Jones** as *Beth Conyers*
- **David Zaldivar** as *Spencer 'Spider' Webbs*
- **Alexandra Park** as *Cara K.*
- **Michael Esper** as *Clayton*
- **Tim Guinee** as *Phil*
- **Myra Lucretia Taylor** as *Sally*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When does Ben return home?
Ben unexpectedly returns home on Christmas Eve morning.

### Q: Who is Ben's mother?
Holly is Ben's mother.

### Q: How old is Ben Burns?
Ben Burns is 19 years old.

### Q: How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is a drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ben Is Back — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/492452)
- [Ben Is Back (2018) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/159754-ben-is-back)
- [Ben Is Back (2018) | Zajímavosti - Zajímavosti | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/572079-ben-is-back/zajimavosti/)
- [Ben is Back (2018) | Informace o filmu | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/ben-is-back)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*