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The Legend of Ben Hall (2016): Ratings & Box Office

The Legend of Ben Hall (2016) movie poster

The Legend of Ben Hall is a 2016 action western directed by Matthew Holmes. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $357.2 million worldwide on a $180 million budget. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
worldwide gross
$357.2M
budget
$180M
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The Legend of Ben Hall (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 19m (139 min)
Director
Matthew Holmes
Genres
Action , Biography , Drama , History
Original language
English
Budget
$180M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Legend of Ben Hall About?

The premise of The Legend of Ben Hall without spoilers.

Ben Hall, an outlaw, is drawn back into a life of crime when an old friend resurfaces. Joined by a new member, they embark on a series of robberies throughout New South Wales. The killings of two police officers escalate the situation, marking them as the most wanted men in the region with a substantial reward offered for their capture. As they plan their escape, they find themselves facing danger and betrayal, with the threat of imminent destruction looming over them.

The Legend of Ben Hall Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female topless nudity
  • bushranger
  • australia
  • independent film
  • australian
  • australian western
  • written by director
  • 1860s
  • prologue and epilogue
  • highway robber
  • husband wife separation
  • horseback riding
+38 more
  • frontier
  • fugitive
  • shootout
  • outlaw
  • bloody wound
  • cabin
  • father son relationship
  • stagecoach
  • fistfight
  • bare chested male
  • woman bathes a man
  • implied sex
  • boxing day
  • country dance
  • reward collected
  • arson fire
  • boy kidnapped
  • year 1864
  • year 1865
  • soldier
  • blood pool
  • ambush
  • gold shipment
  • attempted robbery
  • photograph as a gift
  • blood thirst
  • posse
  • slaughter
  • unmerciful
  • robber
  • death of male protagonist
  • fugitive pursuit
  • female nudity
  • betrayal by a friend
  • shot in the chest
  • 19th century
  • woman undresses
  • breasts
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Crew

The Director of The Legend of Ben Hall

Directed by Matthew Holmes.

From the director

More from Matthew Holmes

More films directed by Matthew Holmes, best-rated first: The Cost and Fear Below.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Legend of Ben Hall Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Legend of Ben Hall 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

Box office

The Legend of Ben Hall Box Office & Budget

The Legend of Ben Hall grossed $357.2 million worldwide on a $180 million budget, 2.0 times what it cost. $126.6 million came from the US and Canada and $230.6 million (65%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$357.2M

2.0× its budget

US & Canada
$126.6M
International
$230.6M
Budget
$180M
US & Canada 35% Rest of the world 65%
Videos

The Legend of Ben Hall Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 teaser.

THE LEGEND OF BEN HALL (2016) Teaser Trailer #1 [HD] Australian Movie
  • Trailer The Legend of Ben Hall (2016) Trailer - Jack Martin, Callan McAuliffe Australian Western (Ned Kelly)
  • Teaser The Legend of Ben Hall - Official Promo Spot #1
Cars

Cars in The Legend of Ben Hall

5 cars on screen, including the 1975 AMC Pacer and the 1969 Ford Mustang.

All 5 cars
  • 1975 AMC Pacer in The Legend of Ben Hall 1975 AMC Pacer Important role
  • 1969 Ford Mustang in The Legend of Ben Hall 1969 Ford Mustang Important role
  • 1990 Mercedes-Benz SEL W126 in The Legend of Ben Hall 1990 Mercedes-Benz SEL W126 Important role
  • 2006 Dodge Charger in The Legend of Ben Hall 2006 Dodge Charger Minor role

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FAQ

The Legend of Ben Hall FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Ben Hall, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Legend of Ben Hall?

The Legend of Ben Hall runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

When was The Legend of Ben Hall released?

The Legend of Ben Hall was released on December 16, 2016.

Who directed The Legend of Ben Hall?

The Legend of Ben Hall was directed by Matthew Holmes.

More films by Matthew Holmes

How much did The Legend of Ben Hall make at the box office?

The Legend of Ben Hall grossed $357.2 million worldwide ($126.6 million domestic, $230.6 million international) on a budget of $180 million.

How is The Legend of Ben Hall rated?

The Legend of Ben Hall has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61% on TMDB.

Does The Legend of Ben Hall have a post-credit scene?

No. The Legend of Ben Hall has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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