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Ben-Hur (1959)
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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.
Cast
Charlton Hestonas Judah Ben-Hur
Stephen Boydas Messala
Hugh Griffithas Scheich Ildirim
Jack Hawkinsas Quintus Arrius
Haya Harareetas Esther
Martha Scottas Miriam
Cathy O'Donnellas Tirzah
Sam Jaffeas Simonides
Finlay Currieas Balthasar
Frank Thringas Pontius Pilatus
George Relphas Tiberius Caesar
André Morellas Sextus
Terence Longdonas Drusus
Ady Berberas Malluch
Facts
| Release date | November 18, 1959 |
| Runtime | 212 min (3h 32m) — longer as the 1959 average of 120 min |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $15,000,000 |
| Box office | $164,000,000 (10.9× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0052618 |
More from William Wyler
Roman Holiday1953 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 59m
The Best Years of Our Lives1946 · ★ 7.7 · 2h 51m
How to Steal a Million1966 · ★ 7.5 · 2h 3m
If you liked Ben-Hur
Harakiri1962 · ★ 8.4 · 2h 15m
The Hidden Fortress1958 · ★ 8.0 · 2h 19m
The Great Escape1963 · ★ 7.9 · 2h 53m
The Longest Day1962 · ★ 7.6 · 2h 58m
Spartacus1960 · ★ 7.5 · 3h 17m
Zulu1964 · ★ 7.4 · 2h 18m
The Guns of Navarone1961 · ★ 7.3 · 2h 40m
Seven Samurai1954 · ★ 8.5 · 3h 27m
Questions
How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur runs 212 minutes (3h 32m), which is long for a action — plan for it.
Is Ben-Hur worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 3,277 votes, which places it #4 of 11 films released in 1959 in this index (top 73%) and #92 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur was directed by William Wyler. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Roman Holiday (1953), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), How to Steal a Million (1966).
Who stars in Ben-Hur?
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.
What is Ben-Hur rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ben-Hur?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/63027.