For the large part, Ben is Back is concerned more with telling a meaningful personal story than making any kind of big statement with its up close and personal look at drug addiction. Holly follows Ben on a scary road trip to an unknown destination. Somebody asks Ben to use "one more time" with her. So much so that it's that Pavlovian of the pen when we used to be in (therapy sessions) together, and he would play with the pen on my desk.

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author. Holly explains at the time he believed this to be the truth, so it was not a lie. The first time Bobby went into the fountain, he wasn't supposed to.

Ben's wary mother Holly Burns (Roberts) welcomes her beloved son's return, but soon learns he is still very much in harm's way. It's a 180-degree turn from her role in Amazon Prime's twisty, 10-episode "Homecoming" (now streaming) as the reticent and at times terrifying Heidi Bergman, who is hired as the lead administrator of a mysterious operation for returning veterans. save hide report.

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Julia Roberts is back on screen in two wildly different roles, playing mom to a recovering addict in 'Ben is Back' and an unhinged therapist in Amazon's twisty thriller 'Homecoming.' Though wary, Holly is happy to see him and says he can stay for 24 hours on the condition he does not leave her sight. This isn't necessarily my interpretation, but I think there's room for the concept that he doesn't classically recognize her, but there's something about this space that rings very familiar to him. BEN IS BACK: Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges Interview - Duration: 4:22. share. The star rating reflects overall quality.Powerful, mature mother-son drama tackles addiction. Holly can't get the rescue drug refilled because it might "encourage" drug use, but her former pediatrician was once able to keep plying Ben with stronger and stronger opiates that got the boy hooked. 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. But it shows why you shouldn’t try drugs because it will mess you up.

Get resources from Wide Open SchoolOnline Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance My favorite scene in "Ben is Back" is when a girl at AA casually calls Lucas Hedges "young and hot" Close.

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Writer-director Peter Hedges makes it clear where he stands and what viewers should consider without making the dialogue preachy.

Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.Promotes strong family ties, loving a person even if you hate their addiction, recognizing that addiction is a disease and not a choice once it's fully manifested, and supporting those you love. It’s a school year like no other. I love the complexity of that show.Holly (Julia Roberts, left) trepidatiously welcomes son Ben (Lucas Hedges) back from rehab for Christmas in family drama "Ben is Back.

BEN IS BACK chronicles the turbulent, at times harrowing 24 hours after recovering heroin addict Ben (Roberts gives one of the most powerful performances of her career as a devoted mother, opposite the equally excellent Hedges, in this emotional addiction drama. Great messages yet drugs are portrayed as they should be. During the 24 hours that may change their lives forever, Holly must do everything in her power to avoid the family's downfall.It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet.

She's fiercely protective, wants Ben to get better. The suicide, confession, and photographs of Ben that Patz deleted from his phone – in episode two – all point towards him murdering Ben.

Holly tracks down Spencer, and gives him the drugs she confiscated from Ben earlier, in exchange for him telling her where Ben might be.

Toronto Film Festival 2018: Lucas Hedges also stars in Ben is Back, a family drama about drug addiction, which was directed by his father Peter Hedges Seeing him sleeping and no dog in sight they retreat to their car but he wakes and angrily smashes the car window screaming for Ben to leave. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. 10 months ago. Ben tries to buy his dog back but Clayton says Ben must do one more job for him - handling a drug run. He loves his family but doesn't feel he's worth his mother's love, devotion.More tension and suspense than actual violence, but a breaking-and-entering scene is somewhat upsetting, particularly when the dog is found to be missing. While eating at a diner Ben tells Holly he got Maggie hooked on drugs and is responsible for her death. A drug addicted teenage boy shows up unexpectedly at his family's home on Christmas Eve.Follows the charming yet troubled Ben Burns (Hedges), who returns home to his unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve.

After wandering around all night, searching unsuccessfully for Ben, Holly finally goes to a police station.

Holly blames pediatrician for assuring her that painkillers for 14-year-old Ben weren't addictive.

Ben confronts a dealer who has scary-looking enforcers around him.Lots of strong language (mostly by mother and son), including "f--k," "f---ing," "f---ed up," " "a--hole," "goddammit," "s--t," and "smart ass."

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