Ben X (2007): Cast
Ben X is a 2007 drama directed by Nic Balthazar, starring Greg Timmermans as Ben, Laura Verlinden and Marijke Pinoy. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Nic Balthazar
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- MMG Film & TV Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ben X About?
The premise of Ben X without spoilers.
Harassed by bullies because of his mild autism, teen Ben escapes into an online computer game where he meets Scarlite, his ideal virtual companion. As the unlikely pair bond, they devise a plan to turn the tables on the tormentors who have plagued Ben, seeking both justice and revenge.
Ben X Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- faked death
- imaginary friend
- faked suicide
- asperger's syndrome
- bullying
- male rear nudity
- assisted suicide
- high school
- internet
- autism
- surprise ending
- horse training
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- videotape
- cell phone
- teenager
- school bully
- bullied boy
- role playing game
- computer
- social services
- forced to take a pill
- humiliation
- earphones
- talking to the camera
- jumping in front of a train
- dying
- cruelty
- peer pressure
- flashback
- bus
- brother brother relationship
- imaginary girlfriend
- gay slur
- father son relationship
- funeral
- funeral oration
- bully
- classroom
- based on novel
- pulling down someone's pants
- dog walking
- death wish
- action figure
- blowtorch
- covering someone's eyes
- cut hand
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- old woman
- train station
- tv news
Ben X Cast & Characters
Greg Timmermans leads the cast as Ben, with Laura Verlinden as Scarlite and Marijke Pinoy as Moeder. Directed by Nic Balthazar; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nic Balthazar
- Greg Timmermans as Ben
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Laura Verlinden as Scarlite - Marijke Pinoy as Moeder
- Titus De Voogdt as Bogaert
Also Starring in Ben X
· 8 more- Gilles De Schryver Coppola
- Pol Goossen Vader
- Maarten Claeyssens Desmedt
- Tania Van der Sanden Sabine
- Cesar De Sutter Jonas
- Ron Cornet Directeur
- Bavo Smets Ben - 6 jaar
- Katrien Pierlet Kleuterjuf
More from Nic Balthazar
More films directed by Nic Balthazar: Duty of Care: The Climate Trials, Everybody Happy and Time of My Life.
Ben X Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ben X.
Ben X Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “X宅男” and “霸王游戏”.
- Also known as
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- X宅男
- 霸王游戏
- Ben X, o distaktikos iroas
- Бен Икс
- בן אקס
- 本X
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Ben X FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ben X, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ben X?
Ben X runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Ben X released?
Ben X was released on August 26, 2007.
Who directed Ben X?
Ben X was directed by Nic Balthazar.
More films by Nic Balthazar Who is in the cast of Ben X?
Ben X stars Greg Timmermans as Ben, Laura Verlinden as Scarlite and Marijke Pinoy as Moeder, among 12 credited actors.
Does Ben X have a post-credit scene?
No. Ben X has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ben X in?
The original language of Ben X is Dutch.
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