Name: In the Name of Ben-Hur
Genre: Action
Released: 2016-08-02
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Jonno Davies, Adrian Bouchet, Lucy Drive, Stephanie Beran, Lara Heller

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The legend returns!

A young gladiator enslaved in the Roman arena in 171 A.D. escapes by chariot towards the freedom of Hadrian's Wall. Fighting centurions and mercenaries along the way, he becomes a folk hero for all those struggling to fight Roman oppression.

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Directed by: Mark Atkins
Written by: Mark Atkins
Produced by: David Michael Latt
Music by: Christopher Cano, Eliza Swenson

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August 2, 2016 · 1 h 30 min · Violence

Released: August 2, 2016
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Action
Original language: English
Also spoken: Italian
Made in: United States
Available in: 39 countries

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Where can I stream In the Name of Ben-Hur?

In the United States, In the Name of Ben-Hur streams on Prime and FlixFling, and it is free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is In the Name of Ben-Hur worth watching?

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 2.7).

Is In the Name of Ben-Hur okay for kids?

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Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

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