Ben Hur (1959)

1959 • 222 minutes

About this movie

Record-breaking winner of 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor, and Score, this epic masterpiece stars Charlton Heston ("The Ten Commandments," "Touch of Evil") in the title role of a rebellious Israelite Jew who takes on the Roman Empire during the time of Christ. Featuring one of the most famous action sequences of all time -- the breathtaking chariot race. Directed by Oscar-winner William Wyler ("Mrs. Miniver," "The Best Years of Our Lives"). Recently selected as one of the top 100 American films of all time by the prestigious American Film Institute.
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Ratings and reviews

Seen this movie when I was 8 , always wanted to watch when I got older. Now I own the movie. And never get tired of watching. Ask my partner he'll tell you how many times I've seen this movie over an over an over, I love all the old favorites

The greatest Christian Religious epic ever made was made by a Religious Jew! This is what happens when Religious differences are put aside and we work together to help each other. Wyler made an absolutely beautiful Christian masterpiece with a sweeping epic scope and action sequences that are still timelessly spectacular all these years later. Deserved every single Oscar that it won.

i have seen ben hur fou forty times and never get sick of it .one of the best movies ever made i feel i leave in it those days .ben hur will be forever one of the best movies ever made also music score of Miklos roszas roszas is the best give me ben of Judea any TIME. P.P