Ben Is Back

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.

Cast

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

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