Ben-Hur (1959)

18/11/1959History, Drama, Adventure, Action3h 42m

Overview

In 25 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.

William Wyler

Director

Karl Tunberg

Screenplay

Reviews

John Chard

A review by John Chard

10
Written by John Chard on December 24, 2018

Majestic in scope and story telling. The truth is, is that Ben-Hur deserved every award that was showered upon it. It's a titanic film both in structure and scope. It doesn't need me to go over old ground about how much the film cost to make, the ...

sykobanana

A review by sykobanana

10
Written by sykobanana on April 24, 2021

What can be said about this film that hasnt already been said? I could (justly) use every superlative known and it still does not cover just how amazing this film is. It is the essence of EPIC (and not just historical epic). It is easy to see ...

CinemaSerf

A review by CinemaSerf

7
Written by CinemaSerf on June 1, 2024

It will probably be remembered for it's chariot race long after all of the rest of it has faded away, but this is more than just that. It is a story about friendship, religion, power and opportunity - it is also about sheer bloody-mindedness and crue...

Similar Movie

Recommendation Movie

Latest Movie

Contact Us

  

Contact us to advertise on our website. Everyone is welcome!

Our Group Sites

Explore our network of partner platforms

Copyright © Movie21. All Rights Reserved.