Where to watch Ben Is Back (2018) tonight
Ben Is Back (2018) runs 1 h 43 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 984 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 43 min — ends 9:43 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- December 5, 2018
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 from 984 votes
- Director
- Peter Hedges
- Starring
- Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), The CW (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Xumo Play (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Ben Is Back?
- Ben Is Back is 1 h 43 min long (103 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Ben Is Back rated?
- Ben Is Back is rated R in the US.
- Is Ben Is Back a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Ben Is Back?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), The CW (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Xumo Play (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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