Ben-Hur
Réalisé par William WylerJudas Ben‐Hur, prince de Judée, retrouve son ami d’enfance Messala, venu prendre la tête de la garnison de Jérusalem. Mais leur amitié ne peut résister à leurs caractères différents. Alors qu’une pierre tombe du balcon de la maison familiale de Ben‐Hur, manquant de tuer le gouverneur qui paradait plus bas, Messala trahit son ami qu’il sait innocent en l’envoyant aux galères et en jetant en prison sa mère et sa sœur. Ben‐Hur jure alors de reconquérir sa liberté et prépare sa vengeance.
Ben-Hur Notations et commentaires
- makdelart10 mars 2026Watched 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 2025An extravagant movie directed by a man that knows how to tell a story using film.
- mickerdoo7 mars 2026A good story with an absolutely unreal chariot scene. Not convinced it needed to be 3.5 hours. Liked Ten Commandments more as an epic.
- 0 113 janvier 2026epic film
- flavo4315 janvier 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.
- Roshferd9918 février 2026Can’t believe I went 51 years and never watched this. What an incredible, amazing film!!!
- Fredc8317 février 2026Maxi Best Off 👌👍
- Persian Empire13 février 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.
- Ugurcan Orcun11 août 2025Hats off to pulling off all that spectacle without a single pixel.
- N5V5T5G3N19 mai 2025Cinematic masterpiece.
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Ben-Hur Trivia
Ben-Hur was released on 18 novembre 1959.
Ben-Hur was directed by William Wyler.
Ben-Hur has a runtime of 3h 32min.
Ben-Hur was produced by Sam Zimbalist.
Judas Ben‐Hur, prince de Judée, retrouve son ami d’enfance Messala, venu prendre la tête de la garnison de Jérusalem. Mais leur amitié ne peut résister à leurs caractères différents. Alors qu’une pierre tombe du balcon de la maison familiale de Ben‐Hur, manquant de tuer le gouverneur qui paradait plus bas, Messala trahit son ami qu’il sait innocent en l’envoyant aux galères et en jetant en prison sa mère et sa sœur. Ben‐Hur jure alors de reconquérir sa liberté et prépare sa vengeance.
The key characters in Ben-Hur are Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), Messala (Stephen Boyd), Scheich Ildirim (Hugh Griffith).
Ben-Hur is rated TP.
Ben-Hur is a Drame, Adventure, Histoire film.
Ben-Hur has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
Ben-Hur had a budget of 15 M $US.
Ben-Hur has made 164 M $US at the box office.