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Ben (1972)

English horror film directed by Phil Karlson

PGUS

Rated PG in the US

Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime
2h 14m 134 min
Released
23 June 1972
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Ben has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 23 June 1972. It is directed by Phil Karlson and stars Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella and Arthur O'Connell.

Cast and crew

Director
Phil Karlson
Cinematography
Russell Metty
Written by
Gilbert Ralston
Produced by
Morton Briskin
Production
Bing Crosby Productions
Distribution
Cinerama Releasing Corporation

Box office, awards and more

Release and where to watch

In theatres
23 June 1972
First shown
21 June 1972 festival or first country
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Ben?

Ben has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes, or 134 min.

When did Ben release?

Ben released on 23 June 1972.

Who directed Ben?

Ben is directed by Phil Karlson.

Who is in the cast of Ben?

The cast of Ben includes Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Meredith Baxter and Rosemary Murphy.

What is Ben rated in the US?

Ben is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 13 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.