Where to watch Ben Is Back(2018)
In the United States, Ben Is Back is available to stream on Lionsgate+ and Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Ben Is Back
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Lionsgate+
Howdy
Free
The Roku Channel
The CW
Kanopy
Hoopla
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Tubi TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Ben Is Back plot summary
One family. One day.
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.
Details
- Release date
- December 5, 2018
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Peter Hedges
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 977 votes
Ben Is Back trailer
Cast
Julia RobertsHolly Burns
Lucas HedgesBen Burns
Courtney B. VanceMr. Beeby
Kathryn NewtonIvy Burns
Rachel Bay JonesBeth Conyers
David ZaldivarSpencer 'Spider' Webbs
Alexandra ParkCara K.
Michael EsperClayton
Tim GuineePhil
Myra Lucretia TaylorSally
FAQ
Where can I watch Ben Is Back?
In the United States, Ben Is Back is available to stream on Lionsgate+ and Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Ben Is Back?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Ben Is Back?
Ben Is Back runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
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