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Ben X

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An autistic teenager (Greg Timmermans) dives deeper into the world of online gaming after cruel classmates humiliate him.
Ben X

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Critics Consensus

Thoughtful and provocative Dutch film concerned with autism, online gaming and bullying, though loses steam in the final act.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/23/2018
The journey is pretty bleak, rarely varies in tone and as for Ben, just as he struggles to relate to the world, how are we meant to relate to him? Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com 03/26/2009
There is a lot to like about this daring drama but the final act pushes the suspension of disbelief to the extreme. Go to Full Review Jeff Shannon Seattle Times 02/26/2009
2/4
In adapting his novel and subsequent stage play, first-time writer-director Nic Balthazar seems more intent on impressing World of Warcraft gamers than honestly exploring the inner life of the mildly autistic boy at the center of his story. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 01/31/2021
3.5/5
An audacious film that only falters when it tries to be a crowd pleaser. Go to Full Review Pamela Jahn Electric Sheep 09/26/2017
The ambitious themes are treated with great sensitivity and imaginative power in a tale that is both touching and beguiling, pushing beyond the form and frame of conventional feature-length fiction. Go to Full Review Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile 08/29/2009
From the opening moments, as the graphics of the Archlord online game intercut with the world of Dutch teenager Ben (Greg Timmermans), we know we're in for something special Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Nic Balthazar

Director

Greg Timmermans

Ben

Laura Verlinden

Scarlite

Marijke Pinoy

Mother

Pol Goossen

Father

Maarten Claeyssens

Desmet

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Ben X

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Movie Info

Synopsis An autistic teenager (Greg Timmermans) dives deeper into the world of online gaming after cruel classmates humiliate him.
Director
Nic Balthazar
Producer
Burny Bos
Screenwriter
Nic Balthazar
Production Co
MMG Film & TV Production
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Dutch
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 24, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 25, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.9K
Runtime
1h 33m