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Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur

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In 25 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Ben-Hur
  • Genres: History, Drama, Adventure, Action
  • Release Date: 1959-11-18
  • Runtime: 222 minutes
  • Rating: 7.889/10 (2924 votes)
  • Budget: $15,000,000
  • Revenue: $164,000,000
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.9938
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

as Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd

Stephen Boyd

as Messala

Hugh Griffith

Hugh Griffith

as Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

as Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet

Haya Harareet

as Esther

Martha Scott

Martha Scott

as Miriam

Cathy O'Donnell

Cathy O'Donnell

as Tirzah

Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe

as Simonides

Finlay Currie

Finlay Currie

as Balthasar

Frank Thring

Frank Thring

as Pontius Pilatus

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Condemned to the Galleys

Macedonian Pirates Attack the Roman Fleet

Chariot Race

Full Movie Preview

TCM's Ben Mankiewicz Announces BEN HUR for AFI Movie Club

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur is a History, Drama, Adventure, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1959-11-18.

Who are the main actors in Ben-Hur?

The main cast includes Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, .

Where can I watch Ben-Hur online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Ben-Hur is available.

Is Ben-Hur based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur has an IMDb rating of 7.889/10 based on 2924 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Ben-Hur?

The movie had a production budget of $15,000,000 and earned $164,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Ben-Hur?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Ben-Hur filmed?

Ben-Hur was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Ben-Hur?

The total runtime of Ben-Hur is 222 minutes.

Is Ben-Hur suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Ben-Hur?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Ben-Hur.

Does Ben-Hur have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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