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1959    3 Std., 42 Min.Drama, Adventure
8.188%90%7.9
Als Judah Ben-Hurs Jugendfreund Messala, der ihm einst das Leben rettete, nach Jerusalem kommt, um dort neuer römischer Kommandant zu werden, ist die Wiedersehensfreude auf beiden Seiten groß. Die Freundschaft zwischen Messala und Judah wird auf die Probe gestellt, als Judah die jüdischen Aufständischen verraten soll. Nachdem bei einer römischen Parade der neue Statthalter vor Judahs Haus schwer verletzt wird, verdächtigt man Judah und seine Familie des Attentats. Unschuldig in den Kerkern gefangen, schwört Judah sich blutig für das begangene Unrecht an Messala zu rächen. Mit seiner Verbannung auf eine Galeere beginnt für den stolzen Judah eine Odyssee, die ihn von den Meeren über die Wagenrennen in Rom Jahre später wieder nach Jerusalem bringt, wo Judah hofft, seine Familie zu finden und seine Rachepläne zu vollenden.
Regie William Wyler
  • Charlton HestonJudah Ben-Hur
  • Stephen BoydMessala
  • Hugh GriffithScheich Ildirim
  • Jack HawkinsQuintus Arrius
  • Haya HarareetEsther
  • Martha ScottMiriam
  • Cathy O'DonnellTirzah
  • Sam JaffeSimonides
  • Finlay CurrieBalthasar
  • Frank ThringPontius Pilatus
  • George RelphTiberius Caesar
  • André MorellSextus
  • Terence LongdonDrusus
  • Ady BerberMalluch
  • Lando BuzzancaJewish Slave in the Desert (uncredited)
  • Giuliano GemmaRoman Officer with Messala (uncredited)
  • Marina BertiFlavia (uncredited)
  • Robert BrownChief of Rowers (uncredited)
  • Liana Del BalzoGuest at Banquet (uncredited)
  • Enzo FiermonteGalley Officer (uncredited)
  • GuyJPJr24. Mai 2026
    Wow! I only remembered parts of this from when I was a kid. It is truly an epic movie and inspirational. Having won a record 11 Oscars which has only been tied by Titanic and Lord of the Rings -Return of the Kings - which gives a reference of how great it is. It is long : 3.5 hours (without commercials).
  • makdelart10. März 2026
    Watched in the restored 4K HDR version – it looks stunning. A magnificent, epic masterpiece that still amazes with its grandeur. A story of betrayed friendship, love, hatred, revenge and God. The film lasts three and a half hours, but it never feels long.
  • Mister Arn13. Mai 2025
    An extravagant movie directed by a man that knows how to tell a story using film.
  • Dawood sarwar5. Mai 2026
    Ben Hur amazing movie
  • Roshferd9918. Februar 2026
    Can’t believe I went 51 years and never watched this. What an incredible, amazing film!!!
  • mickerdoo7. März 2026
    A good story with an absolutely unreal chariot scene. Not convinced it needed to be 3.5 hours. Liked Ten Commandments more as an epic.
  • Persian Empire13. Februar 2026
    A timeless classic that still feels epic today. From its powerful story of betrayal and redemption to the legendary chariot race, it’s both thrilling and deeply moving. Charlton Heston shines in the lead, and the film’s scale and craftsmanship are stunning. It’s a must-watch masterpiece that proves great storytelling never gets old.
  • 0 113. Januar 2026
    epic film
  • flavo4315. Januar 2026
    Ben-Hur is one of the greatest epics ever produced, a monumental achievement in storytelling, scale, and craftsmanship. Charlton Heston delivers a powerful, dignified performance as Judah Ben-Hur, grounding the film’s sweeping narrative with genuine emotion and moral strength. His journey from betrayal and slavery to redemption and forgiveness is both dramatic and deeply human. The production itself is astonishing. The set designs, costumes, and sheer number of extras create a world that feels authentic and alive. Of course, the chariot race remains one of the most famous and thrilling action sequences in cinema history—its intensity, choreography, and practical execution still surpass many modern action scenes. Beyond spectacle, the film succeeds because of its characters and themes: faith, revenge, mercy, and spiritual awakening. The story unfolds with patience and confidence, allowing the audience to fully invest in Ben-Hur’s fate. Even decades later, Ben-Hur stands as a benchmark for epic filmmaking. It represents Hollywood at its most ambitious and proves that scale, heart, and storytelling can exist together in perfect balance.
  • Jane2. Mai 2026
    This is a classic from the age of film before CGI.
  • Fredc8317. Februar 2026
    Maxi Best Off 👌👍
  • Ugurcan Orcun11. August 2025
    Hats off to pulling off all that spectacle without a single pixel.
  • N5V5T5G3N19. Mai 2025
    Cinematic masterpiece.

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