Ben Affleck reveals one film that made father Timothy ‘cry’

Ben Affleck shares film that made father ‘cry’ 

Ben Affleck simply gave followers a uncommon and touching glimpse into his private life — and it’s hitting everybody proper within the feels. 

Throughout a latest go to to the Criterion Closet, the place movie buffs get to geek out and decide their favourite motion pictures, the Accountant 2 star acquired emotional as he recalled a particular reminiscence tied to David Lynch’s 1980 traditional The Elephant Man.

“This is the first and only time I ever saw my father cry,” Affleck shared, choosing up the film for his assortment. 

Speaking about Lynch’s transferring story, which stars John Damage and Anthony Hopkins, Affleck added, “It’s a movie about what it means to be a human being. And it’s heartbreaking and beautiful and… it’s tied to a very personal memory for me.”

Visibly moved, he gently tucked the movie into his bag and mentioned, “That’s probably a good note to end on.”

Affleck’s relationship together with his father, Timothy, has been a journey of progress and understanding. 

After Timothy and Ben’s mom, Christine Anne “Chris” Boldt, separated when Ben was 12, Timothy relocated to California. 

Over time, their bond developed, with Ben brazenly admiring his father’s resilience — significantly noting to Folks in 2020 that Timothy had celebrated 30 years of sobriety. 

“Part of being an adult is learning that your parents are just people. They’re not perfect. They were just doing their best. As a child, we expect perfection out of our parents,” Affleck mirrored on the time, displaying a stage of grace that solely comes with lived expertise.

Proper now, Affleck shouldn’t be slowing down one bit. 

He’s producing and starring alongside Jon Bernthal in The Accountant 2, directed by Gavin O’Connor and penned by Invoice Dubuque, which is already lighting up theaters.

Plus, followers can sit up for seeing him in Animals with Gillian Anderson and reuniting together with his longtime partner-in-crime Matt Damon in RIP.