Ben-Hur
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Originally released in 1959. Ben-Hur is a history/drama film. directed by William Wyler. With a runtime of 3h 32m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, and Hugh Griffith
Synopsis
In 26 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
3h 32m
212 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (3,009 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$164M
10.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $164,000,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben-Hur about?
In 26 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put int...
Who directed Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur was directed by William Wyler.
How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur has a runtime of 3 hours and 32 minutes (212 minutes total).
When was Ben-Hur released?
Ben-Hur was released on November 18, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ben-Hur?
The main cast of Ben-Hur includes Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet.
Is Ben-Hur worth watching?
Ben-Hur has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 3,009 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.