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Ben Is Back is a american film of genre Drama directed by Peter Hedges released in USA on 7 december 2018 with Julia Roberts
Ben Is Back (2018)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 7 december 2018
Length 1h43
Directed by Peter Hedges
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Themes Nouvel an
Rating66%
Ben is Back est un drame américain écrit et réalisé par Peter Hedges. Il est présenté au festival international du film de Toronto 2018.
Synopsis
La veille de Noël, Ben Burns, un jeune homme perturbé, revient dans sa famille à l'improviste. Méfiante, sa mère l'accueille mais s'aperçoit qu'il est toujours troublé.Actors
Julia Roberts
(Holly Burns)
Lucas Hedges
(Ben Burns)
Kathryn Newton
(Ivy Burns)
Courtney B. Vance
(Mr. Beeby)
Alexandra Park
(Cara K.)
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