Ben-Hur

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⭐ 7.9 /10 3,087 votes

November 18, 1959 3h 32m Released

Storyline

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        William Wyler
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Karl Tunberg, Lew Wallace
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.9/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $15,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Charlton Heston

Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd

Messala

Hugh Griffith

Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins

Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet

Esther

Martha Scott

Miriam

Cathy O'Donnell

Tirzah

Sam Jaffe

Simonides

Finlay Currie

Balthasar

Frank Thring

Pontius Pilatus

George Relph

Tiberius Caesar

André Morell

Sextus

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben-Hur released?

Ben-Hur was released on November 18, 1959.

How long is Ben-Hur?

The runtime of Ben-Hur is 3h 32m.

What genre is Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur is a History, Drama, Adventure movie.

What is the rating of Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur was directed by William Wyler.

Who stars in Ben-Hur?

The main cast of Ben-Hur includes Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith.

What language is Ben-Hur in?

Ben-Hur is originally in English.