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Ben-Hur
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Directed by William Wyler. With Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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…
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Release snapshot for Ben-Hur.
MoviHero lists November 18, 1959 as the release date for Ben-Hur. William Wyler is the listed director. The listed cast includes Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur, Stephen Boyd as Messala, Hugh Griffith as Scheich Ildirim, Jack Hawkins as Quintus Arrius. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 18, 1959
GenresAdventure · Drama · History
Runtime3h 32m
DirectorWilliam Wyler
CastCharlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur, Stephen Boyd as Messala, Hugh Griffith as Scheich Ildirim, Jack Hawkins as Quintus Arrius
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 9/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 3,322 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
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Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required9/10
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“You may conquer the land, you may slaughter the people. That is not the end. We will rise again.”
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