Ben-Hur
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In 26 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
- Release Date: 1959-11-18
- Runtime: 212 minutes
- Rating: 7.89/10 (2986 votes)
- Budget: $15,000,000
- Revenue: $164,000,000
- Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.712
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Charlton Heston
as Judah Ben-Hur
Stephen Boyd
as Messala
Hugh Griffith
as Scheich Ildirim
Jack Hawkins
as Quintus Arrius
Haya Harareet
as Esther
Martha Scott
as Miriam
Cathy O'Donnell
as Tirzah
Sam Jaffe
as Simonides
Finlay Currie
as Balthasar
Frank Thring
as Pontius Pilatus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben-Hur?▼
Ben-Hur is a History, Drama, Adventure 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?▼
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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 7.89/10 based on 2986 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 212 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?▼
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