This week we are talking about the 2018 American drama film Ben is Back, written and directed by Peter Hedges, and starring Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, and Courtney B. Vance.
The story centres on a mother trying to help her son through addiction when he unexpectedly returns home from rehab—just in time to turn the whole family’s world upside down.
Wow – let’s start off by saying YOU MUST WATCH before you listen.
It’s one of those underrated gems that might’ve flown under your radar, but trust us—you won’t regret watching this one.
We dive deep into the key scenes, exploring the emotional punches this movie lands and the performances that make it so powerful.
Things get personal:
The Scotsman shares a voicemail his son left him (yep, it’s as awkward as it sounds).
The Aussie takes us back to the time he reversed his parents' car down the driveway at just five years old.
We also have a few serious moments—like the Aussie asking the Scotsman whether he’s ever drug-tested his kids... It sparks a genuinely thoughtful conversation.
Oh, and that final scene. What was Julia Roberts thinking? We’ve got VERY different takes, and we want to know yours too.
Rohan Reminisces brings the usual mixed bag: sandpaper gate in cricket, the birth of Fortnite, and the passing of some notable figures. It’s emotional, funny, and slightly chaotic—just how we like it.
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