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Ben-Hur (1959)
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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.
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EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneCharacter-driven
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Content levelLight content
GuidanceSuitable for most ages
Rating methodOfficial source
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SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight Ben-Hur is a 1959 film in the History / Drama category from United States. Directed by William Wyler. Starring Charlton Heston and Stephen Boyd. Runtime: about 212 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.9/10.
Genre: History / Drama, Released in 1959, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 212 minutes, Starring Charlton Heston and Stephen Boyd.
Runtime
212 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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
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Sam Jaffe
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Frank Thring
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Terence Longdon
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Ady Berber
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Director: William Wyler
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1What is movie Ben-Hur (1959)?
It is a movie released in 1959 within the History, Drama, Adventure category.
2What is the story of Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur (1959) is a movie in the History, Drama, Adventure category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Ben-Hur online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
4What is the rating of Ben-Hur?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 3,147 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Ben-Hur?
Its runtime is about 212 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Ben-Hur best suited for?
A human-centered drama that builds its weight through performance, feeling, and steady emotional accumulation.
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