Ben-Hur

Name: Ben-Hur
Director: William Wyler
Genre: History, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1959
Duration: 3 h 32 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet

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19593h 32m7.9(3,207 votes)

HistoryDramaAdventure

Synopsis

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.

Ben-Hur (1959) is a history, drama, and adventure film directed by William Wyler. It stars Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, and Hugh Griffith. The film runs for 3 hours 32 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.9 out of 10 from 3,207 votes.

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Director

William Wyler

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

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Who stars in Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur stars Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, and Jack Hawkins, and was directed by William Wyler.

How long is Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur has a runtime of 3 hours 32 minutes.

When did Ben-Hur come out?

Ben-Hur was released in 1959.

What genre is Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur is a history, drama, and adventure film.

Is Ben-Hur worth watching?

Ben-Hur holds an average audience score of 7.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.