Ben-Hur
1959, English. Directed by William Wyler.
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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.
- Runtime
- 3h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Details
- Released
- 18 November 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Karl Tunberg
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $164M
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Ben-Hur: quick answers
Is Ben-Hur worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 3,312 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur runs 212 minutes (3h 32m).
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.
Is Ben-Hur suitable for kids?
Ben-Hur is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Ben-Hur?
If you liked Ben-Hur, try Risen, Agora, Barabbas.
Who directed Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur (1959) was directed by William Wyler and stars Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith.