Ben-Hur
2016, English. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
Brother against brother. Slave against empire.
A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Timur BekmambetovDirector
- Jack HustonJudah Ben-Hur
- Toby KebbellMessala Severus
- Rodrigo SantoroJésus Christ
- Morgan FreemanSheik Ilderim
- Nazanin BoniadiEsther
- Ayelet ZurerNaomi Ben-Hur
- Pilou AsbækPontius Pilate
- Sofia Black-D'EliaTirzah Ben-Hur
- Marwan KenzariDrusus
- Moisés AriasDismas
- James CosmoQuintus Arius
- Haluk BilginerSimonides
Details
- Released
- 17 August 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Keith R. Clarke, John Ridley
- Budget
- $100M
- Box office
- $94M
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What Ben-Hur is based on
Ben-Hur is based on Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, an 1880 novel by Lew Wallace.
Novel · 1880
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
By Lew Wallace
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Ben-Hur: quick answers
Is Ben-Hur worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 1,838 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Ben-Hur have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ben-Hur. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ben-Hur parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ben-Hur is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ben-Hur on?
Ben-Hur is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ben-Hur?
If you liked Ben-Hur, try Risen, Gladiator II, The Robe.
Who directed Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur (2016) was directed by Timur Bekmambetov and stars Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro.
What is Ben-Hur based on?
Ben-Hur is based on Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, an 1880 novel by Lew Wallace.