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. From the Oscar nominated writer of About A Boy, and the Sundance nominated director of Pieces Of April!

TIFF: People’s Choice Award nominee!
Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society Awards: Best Performance award winner (Lucas Hedges), and Best Independent Film nominee!

5 Stars! “moving and effective…not only has the capacity to surprise, but that also keeps surprising. Almost every 10 minutes something unexpected happens that turns the story in an arresting new direction, and yet Ben Is Back never once feels manipulated or mechanical.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

10 / 10 Stars! “intense and brilliant…engaging emotional roller coaster…It all feels so remarkably real…It is without a doubt an unmissable cinematic achievement” (Film Threat)