Movies Confirmed 7.9

Ben-Hur

"The entertainment experience of a lifetime!"

November 18, 1959 3h 32m William Wyler

History Drama Adventure

7.9

3,297 votes

3h 32m

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Released 24443 days ago — November 18, 1959

About

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.

Cast

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

Tirzah

Sam Jaffe

Simonides

Finlay Currie

Balthasar

Frank Thring

Pontius Pilatus

George Relph

Tiberius Caesar

André Morell

Sextus

Trailer

Release Date

November 18, 1959

Status

Confirmed

Director

William Wyler

Platform / Region

Cinema

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Budget

$15.0M

Revenue

$164.0M

Language

English

Details

Age Rating: G
TMDB Status: Released
Writers: Karl Tunberg, Lew Wallace
Producers: Sam Zimbalist
Composer: Miklós Rózsa
Cinematography: Robert Surtees
Countries: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English

Release Dates by Region

United States · Premiere: November 18, 1959
United States · Theatrical: March 26, 1969
United States · Theatrical: November 24, 1959
United States · TV: February 14, 1971

Where to Watch

United States: Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Indonesia: Rent on Apple TV Store | Buy on Apple TV Store

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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