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Ben-Hur

G19593h 32mWilliam Wyler
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 90

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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.

HistoryDramaAdventure
GovernorMiddle EastBased On Novel Or BookRoman EmpirePoliticsChristianityJew PersecutionJewish LifeRomanMiracle

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ben-Hur (1959) about?

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.

Who stars in Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur stars Charlton Heston (Judah Ben-Hur), Stephen Boyd (Messala), Hugh Griffith (Scheich Ildirim), Jack Hawkins (Quintus Arrius), Haya Harareet (Esther). The film was directed by William Wyler.

How long is Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated G.

Is Ben-Hur worth watching?

Ben-Hur holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of History, Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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