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Ben-Hur (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ben-Hur is a 2016 action drama directed by Timur Bekmambetov, starring Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell and Ayelet Zurer. It is based on Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $94.1 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. Critics gave it 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Timur Bekmambetov
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $100M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Ben-Hur About?
The premise of Ben-Hur without spoilers, adapted from Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince, is betrayed by his adopted brother Messala and unjustly reduced to slavery. Driven by a desire for revenge, he endures hardship and faces incredible challenges while navigating treacherous seas. Ultimately, Judah must confront the complexities of vengeance and seek a path toward redemption, forever changed by his experiences.
Ben-Hur Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1st century
- friendship between men
- remake
- based on novel
- palestine
- man carries a man
- adopted brother adopted brother relationship
- brother brother reunion
- crucifixion of jesus
- roman circus
- lightning
- rainstorm
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- family relationships
- orphan
- totalitarianism
- coliseum
- lobotomy
- sea battle
- male friendship
- ancient rome
- roman empire
- bare chested male bondage
- rowing
- bare chested male
- jesus christ character
- roman centurion character
- apostle peter character
- pontius pilate character
- judas iscariot character
- jewish character
- character name as title
- julius caesar character
- ben hur character
- two word title
- sword and sandal action
- adrift in the ocean
- historical epic
- opening action scene
- jewish man
- body washed up on beach
- roman officer
- capsized ship
- chariot collision
- chariot racing
- horse team
- desert landscape
- roman emperor
- escaped slave
- galley slave
- religious faith
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Cast & crew
Ben-Hur Cast
Jack Huston leads the cast, with Toby Kebbell and Ayelet Zurer. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Timur Bekmambetov
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Ben-Hur Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ben-Hur 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 25% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 58% User score
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Letterboxd 2.5 /5
25 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Plot
Ben-Hur Plot Summary
What happens in Ben-Hur from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A Hebrew nobleman, Judah Ben-Hur (played by Jack Huston), shares a strong bond with his adoptive Roman brother, Messala (portrayed by Toby Kebbell), despite their contrasting backgrounds. Their friendship takes a turn during a thrilling horse race when Ben-Hur is injured, prompting Messala to carry him back to their family home in Jerusalem. In this warm environment, Ben-Hur’s mother, Naomi (by Ayelet Zurer), and sister, Tirzah (played by Sofia Black-D’Elia), offer Messala their heartfelt hospitality, yet he feels increasingly isolated from the family he once cherished.
Full summary
The whole story of Ben-Hur, scene by scene
Box office
Ben-Hur Box Office & Budget
Ben-Hur grossed $94.1 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 94% of what it cost. $26.4 million came from the US and Canada and $67.7 million (72%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$94.1M
94% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $26.4M
- International
- $67.7M
- Budget
- $100M
US & Canada 28%
Rest of the world 72%
Videos
Ben-Hur Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Clip Ben-Hur | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Featurette BEN HUR | Morgan Freeman | Official Behind the Scenes
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Ben-Hur?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Who played the character of Judah Ben-Hur?
Details
Ben-Hur Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Bен-Хур” and “Ben Hur”.
- Also known as
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- Bен-Хур
- Ben Hur
- 賓虛(2016)
- Μπεν-Χουρ
- בן-חור
- Бен-Гур
- 宾虚
- 벤허
- 賓漢
- Бен-Хур
- ベン・ハー
- Cuộc Thánh Chiến
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- เบน-เฮอร์
- 賓虛
- Ben-Huras
- Ben-Hurs, ბენ ჰური
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FAQ
Ben-Hur FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Ben-Hur, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Ben-Hur released?
Ben-Hur was released on August 19, 2016.
Who directed Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur was directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
More films by Timur Bekmambetov Who is in the cast of Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur stars Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell and Ayelet Zurer, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Ben-Hur make at the box office?
Ben-Hur grossed $94.1 million worldwide ($26.4 million domestic, $67.7 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is Ben-Hur rated?
Ben-Hur has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Is Ben-Hur based on a book?
Yes. Ben-Hur is adapted from Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace.
Does Ben-Hur have a post-credit scene?
No. Ben-Hur has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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