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Ben-Hur

2016Movie2 h 5 minPG-13

42

WeakGoodWatch score

42

WeakGoodWatch score

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Summary

A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov
Written by: John Ridley, Lew Wallace, Keith R. Clarke
Produced by: Sean Daniel, Mark Burnett, Duncan Henderson
Music by: Marco Beltrami

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August 17, 2016 · 2 h 5 min · PG-13

Released: August 17, 2016
Runtime: 2 h 5 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Action, History, Adventure, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $100 million
Box office: $94 million
Available in: 96 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Ben-Hur?

In the United States, Ben-Hur streams on Philo, MGM+, and Wonder Project, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 59 other countries.

Is Ben-Hur worth watching?

42

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Ben-Hur okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was Ben-Hur a box office flop?

Budget$100 million

Box office$94 million

Yes: it cost about $100 million to make and earned $94 million worldwide, 94% of its budget.