BEN IS BACK Teaser Trailer Don’t miss the new BEN IS BACK teaser trailer! The film, written and directed by Peter Hedges (The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Dan in Real Life), stars Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, and Kathryn Newton. BEN IS BACK will be released in theaters on December 7. Follows the charming yet troubled Ben Burns (Hedges), who returns home to his unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve. 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. During the 24 hours that may change their lives forever, Holly must do everything in her power to avoid the family’s downfall.