Ben
Directed by Phil KarlsonA lonely boy named Danny Garrison befriends Ben, the rat leader of the swarm of rats that had been trained by Willard Stiles. Ben becomes the boy's best friend, protecting him from bullying and keeping his spirits up in the face of a heart condition. However, things gradually take a downward turn as Ben's swarm becomes violent, resulting in several deaths.
Ben Ratings & Reviews
- maryvasilakakosJune 20, 2025Classic. Critics who write literal reviews utterly miss the friendship metaphor at the heart of this movie. The child actor is spectacular and so natural. Genuine movie making done with heart and in good faith. How much more enjoyable than the preachy PC stuff Hollywood turns out these days. Loved rewatching it here.
- StairwaytothestarsAugust 8, 2025A sequel to Willard and Ben's performance is Oscar Worthy!
- Marietjie Van Der bergJune 28, 2025Good story
Ben Trivia
Ben was released on June 23, 1972.
Ben was directed by Phil Karlson.
Ben has a runtime of 1 hr 34 min.
Ben was produced by Mort Briskin.
The key characters in Ben are Danny (Lee Montgomery), Cliff Kirtland (Joseph Campanella), Bill Hatfield (Arthur O'Connell).
Ben is rated PG.
Ben is a Horror, Thriller, Drama film.
Ben has an audience rating of 3.7 out of 10.