Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
1925, English. Directed by Fred Niblo.
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Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince in Jerusalem, is betrayed by his childhood friend, Roman tribune Messala, and wrongfully sent to the galley slaves.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online.
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- Released
- 25 December 1925
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3.9M
- Box office
- $9M
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What Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is based on
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is based on Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880) by Lew Wallace.
1880
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
By Lew Wallace
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ: quick answers
Is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Does Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ on?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
If you liked Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, try Sahara, Supercross, The Count of Monte Cristo.
Who directed Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) was directed by Fred Niblo and stars Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman, May McAvoy.
What is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ based on?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is based on Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880) by Lew Wallace.