Santa Monica, CA. — January 23, 2019 — Academy Award®-winner Julia Roberts (2000, Best Actress, “Erin Brockovich”) gives another captivating performance when the thrilling and powerful film “Ben is Back” arrives on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ February 19th and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD & Digital), DVD, and On Demand March 5th from Lionsgate.
Starring alongside Roberts is a star-studded cast including Academy Award®-nominee Lucas Hedges (2016, Best Supporting Actor, “Manchester by the Sea”) and Primetime Emmy® winner Courtney B. Vance (2016, Best Actor in Limited Series, TV’s “American Crime Story”) in this authentic look at what happens to a seemingly normal and loving family when a troubled son returns home on Christmas Eve, but then disappears. Written and directed by Academy Award®-nominee Peter Hedges (2002, Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, “About a Boy”), the edge-of-your-seat drama is “the finest performance of Julia Roberts’ career” (Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times).
Julia Roberts delivers a riveting performance as a mother swept into a race against time after her troubled 19-year-old son (Lucas Hedges) returns home for Christmas — and suddenly disappears. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed — and a mother’s love is tested — in this unforgettably powerful film.
Bring home “Ben is Back” and learn how writer/director/father Peter Hedges approached each scene in the special features’ audio commentary and movie photo gallery. The “Ben is Back” Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.
Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Peter Hedges
- Ben is Back Photo Gallery
Available on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ Feb. 19th and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD & Digital), DVD, and On Demand March 5th
