Movie
Where to Watch Ben (1972) in the US
- 1972
- PG
- 1h 34m
- 5.3IMDb
- 60%Rotten Tomatoes
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Ben is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
Subscription
- Prime VideoHD94 minPGAudioEnglish30 days free, then $8.99/monthOpens in a new tab.
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- Midnight PulpHD94 minPGAudioEnglish$5.99/monthOpens in a new tab.
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- PhiloHD94 minPG7 days free, then $25.00/monthOpens in a new tab.
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Free with ads
- Prime VideoHD94 minPGAudioEnglishWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Fandango at HomeHD94 minPGAudioEnglishWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Plex ChannelHD94 minPGWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Plex PlayerHD94 minPGWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Pluto TVSD94 minPGAudioEnglishWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Shout! Factory TVHD94 minPGWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- The Roku ChannelHD94 minPGAudioEnglishWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Tubi TVSD94 minPGAudioEnglishWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- YouTubeHD94 minPGAudioEnglishWith adsOpens in a new tab.
Free with a library card
Rent
- Prime VideoSD94 minPGAudioEnglish$2.99Opens in a new tab.
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- Apple TV StoreSD94 minPGAudioEnglish$3.99Opens in a new tab.
- Apple TV StoreHD94 minPGAudioEnglish$3.99Opens in a new tab.
- Prime VideoHD94 minPGAudioEnglish$3.99Opens in a new tab.
- Fandango at HomeHD94 minPGAudioEnglish$3.99Opens in a new tab.
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Availability last checked Oct 10, 2026.
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- Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), Midnight Pulp (HD), Night Flight Plus (HD), Philo (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Screambox.
- Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD).
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
What it's about
A lonely boy named Danny Garrison befriends Ben, the rat leader of the swarm of rats trained by Willard Stiles. Ben becomes the boy's best friend, protecting him from bullying and keeping his spirits up in the face of a heart condition. However, things gradually take a downward turn as Ben's swarm becomes violent, resulting in several deaths.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Writer
- Stephen Gilbert, Gilbert Ralston
- Starring
- Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell
Details
- Release date
- Jun 23, 1972
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $769,986
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total
Where to Watch Ben (1972) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Ben in the United States?
- Ben is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), Midnight Pulp (HD), Night Flight Plus (HD), Philo (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Screambox. Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Ben or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), Midnight Pulp (HD), Night Flight Plus (HD), Philo (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Screambox. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Ben for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
