Ben X
Seen it?2007 | 90 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Harassed by bullies because of his mild autism, teen Ben finds refuge in an online computer game, which leads him to his virtual dream girl, Scarlite. Together, the odd couple seeks revenge against Ben's tormentors.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nic Balthazar
- Greg TimmermansBen
- Laura VerlindenScarlite
- Marijke PinoyMoeder
- Pol GoossenVader
- Titus De VoogdtBogaert
- Maarten ClaeyssensDesmedt
- Tania Van der SandenSabine
- Cesar De SutterJonas
- Gilles De SchryverCoppola
- Bavo SmetsBen - 6 jaar