''Ben Is Back'' will release in India on December 7

New Delhi, November 16 

Julia Roberts-starrer "Ben Is Back", in which she plays a mother to a drug addict son, will hit the screens in India on December 7.

The Peter Hedges directorial features the "Pretty Woman" star as a mother fighting to keep her son off drugs when he unexpectedly comes home on Christmas Eve.

"Ben Is Back" will be released in India by PVR Pictures, read a statement.

The film also stars Lucan Hedges, Courtney B. Vance and Kathryn Newton apart from Roberts.

It is about how 19-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve. Ben's mom, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son's drug addiction. 

Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love gets put to the test as Holly does everything in her power to keep Ben clean. — IANS