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First trailer for Ben is Back starring Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges

August 24, 2018 by Amie Cranswick

A teaser trailer has arrived online for Ben is Back ahead of its world premiere at TIFF next month. Written and directed by Peter Hedges, the drama stars Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, and Kathryn Newton; watch it here…

https://youtu.be/6QoDcrkTBx8

19 year-old Ben Burns (Lucas Hedges) unexpectedly returns home to his family’s suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben’s mother, Holly (Julia Roberts), 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. Ben is Back also stars Courtney B. Vance (The People V. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story) and Kathryn Newton (Lady Bird).

Ben is Back is set for release on December 7th.

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Trailers Tagged With: Ben Is Back, Courtney B. Vance, Julia Roberts, Kathryn Newton, Lucas Hedges, Peter Hedges

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth’s editorial and management team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Editor-in-Chief of FlickeringMyth.com since 2023.

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