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Ben-Hur (2016)

“Brother against brother. Slave against empire.”

5.8/10 · 1,828 votes 2h 5m pg-13 ActionAdventureDramaHistory

#251 of 305 films from 2016 #1870 of 2168 in action

Directed by Timur Bekmambetov · Written by Lew Wallace, John Ridley, Keith R. Clarke

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Overview

A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.

Cast

Jack Hustonas Judah Ben-Hur
Pilou Asbækas Pontius Pilate
Rodrigo Santoroas Jésus Christ
Morgan Freemanas Sheik Ilderim
Ayelet Zureras Naomi Ben-Hur
Toby Kebbellas Messala Severus
Nazanin Boniadias Esther
Sofia Black-D'Eliaas Tirzah Ben-Hur
Marwan Kenzarias Drusus
Moisés Ariasas Dismas
James Cosmoas Quintus Arius
Denise Tantuccias Avigail
Haluk Bilgineras Simonides
Stefano Scherinias Peter

Facts

Release dateAugust 17, 2016
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) — longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000,000
Box office$94,061,311 (0.9× budget)
IMDbtt2638144

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Questions

How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Ben-Hur worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 1,828 votes, which places it #251 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 18%) and #1870 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur was directed by Timur Bekmambetov. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mercy (2026), Wanted (2008), Night Watch (2004).
Who stars in Ben-Hur?
Jack Huston as Judah Ben-Hur; Pilou Asbæk as Pontius Pilate; Rodrigo Santoro as Jésus Christ; Morgan Freeman as Sheik Ilderim; Ayelet Zurer as Naomi Ben-Hur; Toby Kebbell as Messala Severus.
What is Ben-Hur rated?
It carries a pg-13 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/7231.

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