Ben-Hur
Director: William Wyler
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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.
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Cast
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
In brief
Ben-Hur (1959) is a history, drama, adventure film. With an average rating of 7.9/10 from 3,152 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 3h 32min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ben-Hur online?
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How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur runs 212 minutes (3h 32min).
What rating does Ben-Hur have?
Ben-Hur has an average rating of 7.9/10 based on 3,152 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Ben-Hur from?
Ben-Hur was released in 1959.
