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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

1925Movie2 h 23 minNR

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes96%84%

A cathartic, moving adventure movie about history and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Amazing! Thrilling! Colossal! Mighty!

Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince in Jerusalem, is betrayed by his childhood friend, Roman tribune Messala, and wrongfully sent to the galley slaves.

Feels like

  • Historical Epic
  • Redemption and Revenge
  • Chariot Race
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Betrayal and Justice
  • Roman Empire
  • Biblical Themes
  • Spectacular Action
  • Classic Cinema

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Fred Niblo
Written by
Lew Wallace
Produced by
Samuel Goldwyn, Irving Thalberg, Louis B. Mayer
Music by
William Axt, David Mendoza

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Facts

December 25, 1925 · 2 h 23 min · NR

Released
December 25, 1925
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Romance, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
139 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?"

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Where can I stream Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?

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In the United States, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Fawesome, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.