- GuyJPJr24 de mayo de 2026Wow! 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).
- Persian Empire13 de febrero de 2026A 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.
- flavo4315 de enero de 2026Ben-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.
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Ben-Hur was released on 18 de noviembre de 1959.
Ben-Hur was directed by William Wyler.
Ben-Hur has a runtime of 3h 42min.
Ben-Hur was produced by Sam Zimbalist.
Antigua Roma, bajo el reinado de los emperadores Augusto y Tiberio (s. I d.C.). Judá Ben-Hur, hijo de una familia noble de Jerusalén, y Mesala, tribuno romano que dirige los ejércitos de ocupación, son dos antiguos amigos, pero un accidente involuntario los convierte en enemigos irreconciliables: Ben-Hur es acusado de atentar contra la vida del nuevo gobernador romano, y Mesala lo encarcela a él y a su familia. Mientras Ben-Hur es trasladado a galeras para cumplir su condena, un hombre llamado Jesús de Nazaret se apiada de él y le da de beber. En galeras conocerá al comandante de la nave y más tarde a un jeque árabe que participa con sus magníficos caballos en carreras de cuadrigas.
The key characters in Ben-Hur are Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), Messala (Stephen Boyd), Scheich Ildirim (Hugh Griffith).
Ben-Hur is rated APTA.
Ben-Hur is a Drama, Adventure, Historia film.
Ben-Hur has an audience rating of 9 out of 10.
Ben-Hur had a budget of 15 MUS$.
Ben-Hur has made 164 MUS$ at the box office.