Ben X

Ben X

Everything's dare

Directed by Nic Balthazar

Produced by MMG Film & TV Production

200790 min7.0 / 10

A dark coming-of-age drama about an autistic teen's escape into virtual reality and his quest for revenge against his bullies, blending real-world alienation with digital fantasy.

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.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Ben X sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Ben X scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does Ben X end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Ben X violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Ben X easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

73/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity72

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise77

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Ben X, and what each one shares →

Like Ben X

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Ben X

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Ben X, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Ben X, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Ben X, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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