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      Ben-Hur

      G Released Nov 18, 1959 3h 23m History Drama Adventure List
      85% 55 Reviews Tomatometer 89% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score Charlton Heston plays a Palestinian Jew who is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus changes everything. Heston finally meets his rival in a justly famous chariot race and rescues his suffering family. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jun 01 Buy Now

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      Uneven, but in terms of epic scope and grand spectacle, Ben-Hur still ranks among Hollywood's finest examples of pure entertainment.

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      Jack Harrison Hollywood Reporter William Wyler never lets spectacle and size interfere with the elemental passions and conflicts of his human story. The spectacular aspects emerge naturally from the story -- the time and place and the customs of the society in which the characters live. Nov 19, 2018 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews Clocking in at three hours forty-two minutes, Ben-Hur overstays its welcome. Still, despite scenes that occasionally run too long, the movie doesn't start to drag until after the chariot race and many of the early scenes are engaging. Rated: 3/4 Oct 7, 2018 Full Review Martin Chilton Daily Telegraph (UK) Although it is a spectacle film, the story of how a man takes on the tyranny of the Romans, with all sorts of horrible consequences to himself and his family, is powerful and gripping. Rated: 5/5 Jan 1, 2015 Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm The Passion of the Heston. Rated: 3/4 Apr 18, 2024 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily Ben-Hur remains one of the greatest stories ever told. The antagonizing journey of the main protagonist, incredible cast of thousands, elaborate set designs, and one of the greatest sequences in film history, Ben-Hur is one of the most influential films. Jun 8, 2023 Full Review Dilys Powell Sunday Times (UK) [The filmmakers] can't give it an imaginative size to match its physical size... Nevertheless if we must have films of this kind, this is the one to have. Aug 10, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Ben Him Music is grand! Sets were non-cgi. Story was great. Acting was superb. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/21 Full Review Wellington P Perfect in every way Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/19/24 Full Review Agustín R It's a magnifincent, incredible and is power Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Jonathan I Amazing set design, costuming, cinematagrophy which makes every shot look like a painting. This is a grand and epic tale with valuable lessons and memorable Jesus cameos. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/24 Full Review Britany F What a masterpiece! Amazing acting and story. Our family watches it every Lenten Season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/24 Full Review Tom O Ben-Hur is one of the all greatest epic films. Heston gives a remarkable performance in a tale of the Bible. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Shown here is the chariot race in the film "Ben-Hur." Hugh Griffith portrays Sheik Ilderim in the film "Ben-Hur." Charlton Heston (left) Stephen Boyd (center), who played Messala, talk with director William Wyler (right) while taking a break from filming the chariot race. Charlton Heston (left) pictured here on the film's set in Rome with Haya Harareet (right), who played Esther. Charlton Heston (left) on the film's set in Rome with his three-year old son Fraser (center). Co-star Jack Hawkins (right) is shown chatting with Heston and his son during a break from filming. Movie poster. View more photos

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      Synopsis Charlton Heston plays a Palestinian Jew who is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus changes everything. Heston finally meets his rival in a justly famous chariot race and rescues his suffering family.
      Director
      William Wyler
      Screenwriter
      Lew Wallace, Karl Tunberg
      Distributor
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
      Production Co
      Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Warner Bros.
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      History, Drama, Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 18, 1959, Wide
      Rerelease Date (Theaters)
      Sep 1, 1969
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 30, 2013
      Runtime
      3h 23m
      Sound Mix
      Stereo, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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