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Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur

1959
Romance, Drama
3h 32m
When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. (imdb)

Directed by:

William Wyler

Screenwriter:

Gore Vidal, Lew Wallace, Karl Tunberg, Christopher Fry

Starring:

Finlay Currie, Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Frank Thring, Sam Jaffe, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Terence Longdon, George Relph

Franchise:

Ben-Hur

Genres:

Romance, Drama, Action, Adventure, History

AKA:

Ben Hur

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Ben-Hur

1959
Romance, Drama
3h 32m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 20 Jun 2016
100
97th
Everything about this movie is epic, including the pee I had to take when it was over.
Rated 20 Jun 2016
nobambanobamba
Rated 04 Oct 2021
90
95th
Epic but it didn't feel that long, until after the chariot race was over and everything just dragged on and on. I see it's a tale of the Christ, but that whole plot could have been taken out altogether and we'd get a tighter Count of Monte Cristo. Heston, while his looks weren't leading man, had the charisma to play someone who was friends with everyone. Fav scenes: sea battle; chariot race was a spectacle of filmmaking and real feeling of guys getting trampled. Podracing has nothing on this.
Rated 04 Oct 2021
nobletNoblet
Rated 10 Jan 2012
62
37th
I was only really engaged with the story when Judah and Messala were interacting with each other, culminating with the great chariot race sequence. The rest of the film felt extremely trite and artificial to me. It's a well made movie, but I don't plan on watching it ever again.
Rated 10 Jan 2012
eveeluneveelun
Rated 23 Sep 2010
73
52nd
I can certainly appreciate the film's standout scenes. The chariot race and the naval battle are both choreographed perfectly and keep viewers on edge with suspense. But the film's ultimate message about forgiveness and salvation feels pretty hokey and hamhanded. This is especially noticeable in the final hour (after race), when the pacing drags and the conflicts the film has telegraphed for hours already unravel at a snail's pace (By the end I was almost shouting "Just give Jesus the water!")
Rated 23 Sep 2010
ewp805ewp805
Rated 14 Feb 2009
84
82nd
The chariot race was extreme.
Rated 14 Feb 2009
webdwwebdw
Rated 05 Sep 2007
100
99th
This film is actually a remake of a 1925 film. Ex-General Lew Wallace wrote this during the time when he was territorial governor of NM. It's a great book and it had the potential for a great movie - which director Wyler accomplished. All the top cast, though constrained by the dialog constraints of a Biblical epic, really do their parts well. It's a great effort on many levels - drama, action, a love story and how heroism can be felt and displayed. An awesome and still impressive movie!
Rated 05 Sep 2007
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 14 Jun 2016
95
97th
Undoubtedly a classic. While some of the religious sentiments seem a little unnecessary in the greater course of things, this film has all the makings of an epic. Grandiose action sequences, a wonderful director with a knack for camera work, and a swashbuckling lead in front of a stellar cast. Amazing film, and one to always be remembered.
Rated 14 Jun 2016
tjrenotjreno
Rated 19 May 2016
95
95th
We must include a huge Hollywood production (thank you director, William Wyler) with one of the greats (Charleton Heston) authentic costumes and great scenic backdrops. This film resulted in 11 Academy awards, a feat only equaled by Titantic and The Lord of the Rings, the Return of the King. This is the Biblical epic that outdoes them all with a musical score you will have difficulty getting out of your head.
Rated 19 May 2016
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 22 Dec 2015
7
58th
A lavish epic that is ultimately weighed down by its bloated running time. While some parts are undeniably impressive to watch, others come off as long-winded and wholly unnecessary. And let's face it, the entire plot is rendered redundant, were it not for the clumsiness of Judah's sister, or the absence of a competent roof tiler. Dat chariot race, though.
Rated 22 Dec 2015
dardandardan
Rated 26 May 2015
70
71st
Unfortunately the ending turns away from an interesting and epic political story of Rome vs. Judea, which this movie does not provide any ending whatsoever for, towards a shoehorned, shallow and melodramatic story about Jezus and the mother and sister of Ben-Hur.
Rated 26 May 2015
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 23 Oct 2014
95
97th
An epic epic.
Rated 23 Oct 2014
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 10 Apr 2012
90
93rd
If cinema means anything to you, this is one of the films on a very "short" list, which I would suggest is a "must see". Not only for the eipc scenes but for the lesson in how to handle emotion. Whilst Charlton Heston is not THAT brilliant an actor, he is "made of the right stuff" in this role, and he and Stephen Boyd are simply superb. I can watch the chariot race over and over again and still marvel at how it was made without killing a bus load of people. Just a wonderful film.
Rated 10 Apr 2012
wicheWiche
Rated 20 Jan 2011
92
97th
I envy the person watching this one for the very first time. This film is pure perfection. Dramatically, an amazing story in every single way and an acting which is as pure as it can be. 4 hours of finger licking.
Rated 20 Jan 2011
jsteffey88jsteffey88
Rated 21 Nov 2010
90
91st
There has been at least four remakes of this film and NOT ONE has ever, and I don't think it will, surpass this '59 epic film. William Wyler's remake of the biblical tale changed and inspired many of Hollywood's filmmakers to create films that change our view of the world, and perhaps beyond it. It still remains as a work of historical epic cinema. Charlton Heston's performance will forever be remembered as his finest role in his career; I personally consider him the "godfather of all actors".
Rated 21 Nov 2010
guttiwutsGuttiwuts
Rated 03 Mar 2009
97
91st
A beautiful epic about Christ and good old fashioned revenge in the arena. A paradox you say? Perhaps. Heston's performance was one of the most radiant and touching I have seen. Im also a fan of ancient Roman culture, pretty much concluding this as a top 10 all time favorite.
Rated 03 Mar 2009
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 10 Feb 2009
90
94th
Remember back in the days when being betrayed and sold into slavery was a new concept? Now it seems like everyone's doing it. Way to go Heston for being the pioneer of a movement!
Rated 10 Feb 2009
hedphursthedphurst
Rated 31 Jan 2009
90
96th
A classic. Epic in scope, vintage Heston period piece, and one of the best racing scenes ever filmed.
Rated 31 Jan 2009
eglantineEglantine
Rated 06 Jun 2008
100
98th
One of the best films ever shot!
Rated 06 Jun 2008
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 02 Jun 2008
73
44th
Thus began my unnatural obsession with Charlton Heston, but upon re-watching I found that this movie is really only epic because it wastes it's time with unnecessary story. There's about an hour and a half, maybe two, of a really good movie here, but simply too much other stuff.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
martrynmartryn
Rated 15 Aug 2007
88
91st
A classic. A movie lover-must see.
Rated 15 Aug 2007
stainStain
Rated 05 Jun 2007
90
86th
Now here's an epic for you. A better Roman Empire movie than _Gladiator_ and a better Jesus movie than _The Passion of the Christ_ at the same time
Rated 05 Jun 2007
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 24 Aug 2016
50
28th
So like, Judah Ben-Hur was Moses? I heard Moses complain about damn, dirty apes, and say something about prying a gun from his cold, dead hands. Man, the bible is so confusing.
Rated 24 Aug 2016
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 03 Jan 2014
89
73rd
Uneven, but in terms of epic scope and grand spectacle, Ben-Hur still ranks among Hollywood's finest examples of pure entertainment.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 21 Jan 2013
65
33rd
Sure it's epic, but I can't really say the expense was really worth it. There are good moments, but they are few and far between. I also didn't expect so much Jesus in the film. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it kind of took me by surprise.
Rated 21 Jan 2013
danozudanozu
Rated 07 Nov 2009
80
82nd
An epic in every sense of the word, but Wyler has major contributions to cinema.
Rated 07 Nov 2009
aposynthesiaposynthesi
Rated 14 Jan 2009
84
88th
Regardless of the absurd context, the film is incredibly epic and well done. It's been years since I saw it - probably fifteen or more, but even at such a young age it was very influential.
Rated 14 Jan 2009
gigglestickGigglestick
Rated 07 Mar 2008
80
74th
Nobody does Bible flicks like Troy McClure....I mean, Charlton Heston. Don't know if the totally dispensable overtures from the DVD were apart of the theater experience as well, but DAMN! Could this movie have been any effing longer? Not the best chariot scenes ever filmed, but pretty damned good. A surefire staple for the Jesus crowd, and a solid movie for everyone else. But don't watch it on a day when you've got other shit to do.
Rated 07 Mar 2008
detonathorDetonathor
Rated 26 Aug 2007
90
86th
Ramming speed!
Rated 26 Aug 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
75th
Sweeping Hollywood epic, made during that era when filmmakers were going all out with massive, lavish productions to lure back audiences siphoned off by TV. Good acting, great action, enjoyable story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 13 Aug 2007
76
47th
For the most part a good movie, but it's longer than it needs to be and at times feels muddled. The set up is interesting and the tale of revenge that comes out of it is good enough to keep your interest even through the occasional detours the film makes. The chariot race is the culmination of this and is every bit as great as expected; there's tension and excitement and it pays off greatly. Unfortunately, there's 40 minutes after it and while they're not terrible they're not very good e
Rated 13 Aug 2007
dtiDTI
Rated 24 Jun 2007
73
23rd
If they lost some of the first 40 minutes, and all of the last 40, this would be a solid revenge tale. That would probably miss whatever point those 80 minutes were trying to make, though. The chariot race is impressive.
Rated 24 Jun 2007
gargom04Gargom04
Rated 30 Aug 2024
78
80th
Opinión personal: 8 Actores: 7.5 Guión: 7.5 Fotografía: 8.5 BSO: 6 Otros:9.5 Iluminación: FX:9.5 Director: Humor: Vestuario/caracterización:10 Ritmo:9 Total: 78
Rated 30 Aug 2024
cromcrom
Rated 23 Jun 2024
85
96th
William Wyler's masterpiece. The story takes place in the time of Jesus. Chief photographer Robert L. Surtees did a remarkable job with the pictorial pictures, both sea battles and horse races are fantastic filmed. The music by Miklos Rozsa plays a big role in the mood of the film and Rozsa also knows when there should be no music: Thus he does not submerged the horse race into music, but it is shown au nature. A well-deserved success and a worthy winner of 11 Oscars
Rated 23 Jun 2024
markbriscoemarkbriscoe
Rated 10 Apr 2024
90
84th
wonderful movie
Rated 10 Apr 2024
chadarnookchadarnook
Rated 28 Aug 2023
68
25th
Elements of the production are spectacular, but individual scenes drag terribly, and the performances honestly aren't great.
Rated 28 Aug 2023
cleary35cleary.35
Rated 05 Aug 2023
80
57th
Mainly for the chariot race scene which was a 100! The rest I appreciated, but definitely seems outdated.
Rated 05 Aug 2023
cblanco50cblanco50
Rated 11 Mar 2023
100
82nd
Otra de las obras maestras de Wyler.Con una lluvia de -Oscars esta cinta épica ambientada en la época de la Roma imperial con reparto de lujo encabezado por Charlton Heston.Especialmente recordada la escena de la carrera de cuádrigas referente para público y critica.
Rated 11 Mar 2023
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 22 Aug 2022
74
38th
Meh
Rated 22 Aug 2022
mr_vincentMr Vincent
Rated 16 Apr 2022
80
75th
Personally, I don't think it justifies its nearly 4 hour length, like "Once Upon a Time in America", "Seven Samurai" or "The Irishman". Feels to slow, even for a 1950's epic. But it's huge scope and impact on film as a whole, especially with that magnificent chariot race, most certainly elevates the score. It's just as breath taking today as it was in 1959.
Rated 16 Apr 2022
rydeorwrongrydeorwrong
Rated 09 Aug 2021
47
37th
Host ratings: 70 / 70 / -. (RRR) Podcast review link: https://rydeorwrong.podcaster.de/rydeorwrong/folge-024-cage-match-guarding-tess-vs-bad-lieutenant-ben-hur-a-star-is-born/
Rated 09 Aug 2021
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 03 Jul 2021
80
78th
Epic. Bookended by a quieter religious story, most of Ben-Hur follows the escapades of a high-born Jew who becomes a slave during the Roman empire. A four-hour movie is going to have some faults, but except for the major tonal change right after that amazing chariot racing scene, it still holds up well today. (Am I the only one who idly wondered about a Ten Commandments - Ben-Hur - Spartacus triple feature?)
Rated 03 Jul 2021
filliganFilligan
Rated 14 Apr 2021
74
30th
Much of Ben-Hur still stands up to the test of time, especially that remarkable chariot race which honestly could've lasted twice as long it was so enthralling. But the religious framing device ranges from unnecessary to intrusive, and soon it almost stops feeling like Ben-Hur's story. He hardly makes any decisions that impact the plot for the complete last act. And that last act does drag on. It's almost like sitting through a sermon. Before that, this is pretty good!
Rated 14 Apr 2021
larsvontrierLarsVonTrier
Rated 02 Feb 2021
2
31st
Another advertisement success of Hollywood. Chariot scene, ok. And what else do you remember, hmm? A complete waste of time.
Rated 02 Feb 2021
mrarnmrarn
Rated 17 Oct 2020
82
98th
An extravagant movie directed by a man that knows how to tell a story using film.
Rated 17 Oct 2020
madmanMadMan
Rated 10 Jul 2020
95
86th
Charlton Heston will have his revenge!
Rated 10 Jul 2020
arh68arh68
Rated 05 Mar 2020
74
77th
A fine story, though a bit heavy on the embellishment.
Rated 05 Mar 2020
moviepoopmoviepoop
Rated 22 Jan 2020
83
93rd
Impressive. I have never seen a production design like that. I am not bored while watching a 4 hours film just Christ scenes bored me. Charlton Heston did an incridible job by acting Ben-Hur.
Rated 22 Jan 2020
luordluord
Rated 17 Nov 2019
64
54th
It has several engrossing sequences, but ultimately is thanks to Heston that it succeeds. His sizable screen presence carries the movie through rough patches.
Rated 17 Nov 2019
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 22 Jul 2019
85
93rd
11 oscar ödüllü dev film. Judah ile Messala ile başlayan arkadaşlık ilişkisi, hata ve hırsları tarafından yaşamını karartır. Judah'ın ailesini suçsuz yere hapse atan Messala'dan intikam almak ister. Önüne çıkan imkanları doğru kullanan Judah, Messala'dan öcünü alır. Harika at yarışı sahnesi. Sinematografın harika açıları. Fakat diyalog faciası. Hz.İsa'nın ölümü ile biten film, duyguları ve gözleri ağlatıyor. At hırsızı olmayın adam olun adam.
Rated 22 Jul 2019
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 14 Mar 2019
90
77th
90.00
Rated 14 Mar 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 20 Oct 2018
60
27th
Sextus: "How do you fight an idea?"
Rated 20 Oct 2018
vassagoVassago
Rated 24 Aug 2016
93
99th
A classic.
Rated 24 Aug 2016
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 18 Aug 2016
65
61st
A film always remembered more for its game-changing set piece (yes, the chariot race, of course) than for its core message -- a story of betrayal, revenge and ultimately redemption of a rich Jewish that only finds peace after meeting Jesus (we never see his face, but I'm sure it's him).
Rated 18 Aug 2016
shalevshalev
Rated 30 Jan 2016
73
20th
Went well for a few hours, until towards the end it started feeling more like some Hollywood made christian evangelism. Really, I couldn't care less about Jesus and his story. Wouldn't have bothered with this at all had I know what it's aiming at.
Rated 30 Jan 2016
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 30 Nov 2015
97
95th
A
Rated 30 Nov 2015
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 06 Jun 2015
8
71st
Its pacing will assure that you feel its monumental length, and it's thematically direct, but "Ben-Hur" remains rarely surpassed when it comes to powerful Hollywood epics.
Rated 06 Jun 2015
edkrakedkrak
Rated 14 Mar 2015
40
19th
Huh?! I thought this is gonna be some epic adventure film, but it ends up being ridiculously dumb religious bullshit. What a lame ending.
Rated 14 Mar 2015
timon88Timon88
Rated 02 Sep 2014
55
50th
"Lew Wallace's hectic potboiler-classic has everything - even leprosy." --Pauline Kael. Including a lot of really slo-o-o-o-ow stretches. And a rather embarrassing pseudo-pious score.
Rated 02 Sep 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 15 Mar 2014
86
87th
85.500
Rated 15 Mar 2014
naikounaikou
Rated 14 Dec 2013
55
50th
Very old-fashioned feeling, even for its time. The lengths it goes to cram Christianity into the story border on comical at times. Like getting a history lesson from a Sunday school teacher who can't give you two sentences about the Roman Empire without getting excited and trying to tie it back to Jesus somehow. That chariot scene is a marvel, though. A couple shots where I had to stop and say "HOLY SHIT".
Rated 14 Dec 2013
tinybonanzaTinyBonanza
Rated 07 Oct 2013
18
20th
shit
Rated 07 Oct 2013
nepetaNepeta
Rated 19 Jan 2013
30
6th
The chariot race is decent. The other big action scene, a seabound battle, consisted of boats firing flares up in the air, looking very dull, whilst the music swamps the film just to make sure we know quite how EPIC this is. The bland score reappears at every given moment not enhancing my emotional reactions but instead trying to make up for the utter lack of them. The script often drifts in to pure cheese and literally no one can act. Also the Christ bits that are added on feel smug. Awful.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
damildamil
Rated 30 Nov 2012
80
90th
This is a truly epic film. It's quite long, and although I wouldn't say it was ever boring, it did feel long. I found the way in which the story and lead character were interspersed with Christian mythology quite interesting. The famous chariot race sequence was definitely the highlight and an impressive piece of filmmaking. It's really just a good, entertaining story with some nice human moments and good messages.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
st_bernaSt. Berna
Rated 07 Nov 2012
80
71st
hristiyanlık propagandalı dinsel sıçırtmalar içerdiğinden puan kırdım. yoksa teknik açıdan üstün; araba yarışı sahneleri falan şahane çekilmiş. (o sahnelerde ölen-yaralanan figüranlar olmayaymış daha iyiymiş tabii.)
Rated 07 Nov 2012
davidthomsonDavidThomson
Rated 02 Sep 2012
10
1st
Ben-Hur climaxed a wave of religious epics in the 1950s. These immense Biblical protestations are as profound and ignorant an intrusion on the life of what we call the Middle East as our several wars and invasions. And very likely there is a muscular connection between the two insults. It remains one of the great ironies of film history that Hollywood was making this kind of heavenly-choir bombast at exactly the time when Bresson was directing some of the most genuinely spiritual films ever made
Rated 02 Sep 2012
kavuKavu
Rated 29 Aug 2012
85
86th
So epic that even Jesus has to make do with a non speaking supporting role. The ending is a bit cheesy but that chariot race is worth all the praise.
Rated 29 Aug 2012
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 12 Aug 2012
60
33rd
The chariot race scene and the score are both incredible. The rest of the movie is decent, but really nothing particularly special.
Rated 12 Aug 2012
kowryKowry
Rated 29 Jul 2012
20
30th
The lush colors and impressive sets made this moderately entertaining. The ship battle scene and the chariot race scenes were also impressively done. However, the more I think about the story the emptier it feels - especially considering the length - and the ending was pretty ridiculous Christian nonsense. Also, Charlton Heston wasn't very convincing leading man.
Rated 29 Jul 2012
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 15 Jun 2012
74
61st
yahudi soylusu, cocukluk arkadasi, romalilar, yahudiler, araplar, ilk hristyanlar, Kaza, kürek mahkumu, köle, deniz savasi, hayat kurtarmak, evlatlik, tiberius, cüzzam, atli araba yarisi, hz. isa, carmiga gerilme, mucize, sakin kahraman
Rated 15 Jun 2012
w00dyW00DY
Rated 17 May 2012
64
43rd
Some great scenes aren't enough to save this movie from seeming long and tedious at times. Decent, but certainly not classic writing.
Rated 17 May 2012
sumbitchSumbitch
Rated 16 Mar 2012
90
65th
Love this film. Sweeping, Majestic, Thrilling, and with Chuck Heston at the helm you can't go wrong!
Rated 16 Mar 2012
balseirosbalseiros
Rated 22 Feb 2012
70
40th
An epic of truly bibical proportions and perhaps the ultimate take on the usonian interpretation of christianism. Judah is a character that, thrown in a Job-esque misadventure ends up compelled not by faith but by the most pure hatred. His selfish grief comes really close to bring unfathomable suffering to those who love him but, in an almost absurd turn of events, his redemption comes only after being an eyewitness of the Passion. The sea battle and the chariot races are really cool though.
Rated 22 Feb 2012
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 14 Jan 2012
85
76th
Legendary epic is still well-wrought 50 years later, though some slow stretches in the mid-section, and overdone moments of self-importance (the pious Christ scenes are almost irredeemably goofy) detract. Heston is very good in the lead, but show is stolen by Boyd who is incredible as the cold Messala. Chariot race is an unequalled master-class in action film direction, and scenes involving the leper colony are deeply moving. A fine film, but contrary to reputation, not Wyler's best.
Rated 14 Jan 2012
calinkicalinki
Rated 04 Jan 2012
75
51st
could have been great without the religious "fairy tale" stuff! should have ended after the race.
Rated 04 Jan 2012
troothTrooth
Rated 28 Dec 2011
72
61st
A lot more religiously charged than I thought it would be, though I did go into it with almost no prior knowledge. The subtitle is "a tale of the christ" but that really is more of a sub-plot to this film. In fact, the whole thing is pretty unrelated to the main plot. That element seemed awkwardly handled to me, but the main story is otherwise extremely well done. Love the effects, particularly in the chariot race.
Rated 28 Dec 2011
hajikarimihajikarimi
Rated 11 Dec 2011
85
18th
big production, weak drama! but you must see this movie anyway!
Rated 11 Dec 2011
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
82
64th
#359
Rated 30 Nov 2011
sebbysebby
Rated 17 Oct 2011
25
4th
Truly a THUNDEROUS piece of shit.
Rated 17 Oct 2011
davidjohnsonDavidJohnson
Rated 06 Sep 2011
93
97th
A true epic. The horse race was fantastic. I didn't think Charlton Heston was all that great though. The last half hour was a bit preachy, and boring. The 3 hours leading up to it were great though. I haven't seen the original yet, but I may have to check it out. I think this is a notch above Kubrick's "Spartacus".
Rated 06 Sep 2011
vahidtrvahidtr
Rated 19 Aug 2011
80
91st
an epic which concentrates on faith , salvation , pain , ... . I like the overture very much . I thought that after the chariot race , the movie is finished but I should know there is something much more worthy than vengeance . I think the best scene is chariot race with white horses and black horses as two sides , the good and the evil .
Rated 19 Aug 2011
frederFreder
Rated 03 Aug 2011
75
63rd
Bit of a long slog, and Charlton Heston grimaces and sweats a lot, but still worth seeing once.
Rated 03 Aug 2011
franticfrogFranticFrog
Rated 18 Jul 2011
65
28th
Hyped. For sure a great movie back in 1959, especially the chariot race is epic. However it's one and a half hours too long, there are some quite protracted parts. I also don't see the point of saying "It was great, because all the ideas were new back then" ... could trade my LCD for a black-and-white CRT using the same argument. Nevertheless a solid movie.
Rated 18 Jul 2011
icarusIcarus
Rated 19 May 2011
85
79th
One of the better epics and one of the better Jesus-themed movies, as Wyler rightly leaves the face of Jesus to imagination, focusing instead on the effects of Jesus on the lives of others. The standout battle scene and chariot race are well known, but it is the smaller, expressive moments I like best: the romantic exchange with Esther early in the film, Judah's short, silent prayer before the race, and Judah's ascending the stairs at the film's conclusion.
Rated 19 May 2011
ramiroRamiro
Rated 16 May 2011
78
79th
Naive but well-conceived.
Rated 16 May 2011
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 13 Feb 2011
80
47th
Classic, in every sense of the word. Epic-- the same.
Rated 13 Feb 2011
glmglm
Rated 26 Dec 2010
85
80th
84.625
Rated 26 Dec 2010
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 28 Nov 2010
60
69th
It's pretty good, and then the astounding chariot race.
Rated 28 Nov 2010
ohyesOhYes
Rated 26 Nov 2010
56
31st
Tedious.
Rated 26 Nov 2010
dmarquesdmarques
Rated 04 Nov 2010
75
52nd
Long, incredibly dull and slow paced at times, too many Christian overtones. Some scenes are just mind blowing though and it gives an accurate moral lesson.
Rated 04 Nov 2010
lilarcorLilarcor
Rated 31 Oct 2010
56
15th
I was expecting more of a three-hour movie than this. The chariot-scenes were great, but the rest of it failed to keep my full attention. Part of that is due to the long, drawn-out scenes with dull camerawork, and the pounding of the same messages and themes over and over which makes this seem longer than necessary. The religious nature of the film does not help it at all, and the ending makes little sense because of it.
Rated 31 Oct 2010
mustunseeMustUnsee
Rated 17 Aug 2010
30
11th
why did our teacher make us watch this? it was the longest week of 6th grade.
Rated 17 Aug 2010
bluepbluep
Rated 03 Jun 2010
73
60th
It suffers from its length, but the parts when it doesn't drag are very enjoyable.
Rated 03 Jun 2010
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 21 Apr 2010
84
97th
ger; [Ben Hur]; ein jüdischer adelsmann wird durch seinen sandkastenfreund betrogen und in die sklaverei gezwungen, doch er erhält seine freiheit zurück und sinnt nach rache.;
Rated 21 Apr 2010
hankhank
Rated 21 Mar 2010
85
83rd
Totally awesome dude (Ben) screws up and kills some dude Jack Kennedy style accidentally, and the Romans put him on a mother-f***in boat, rowing like crazy so he can get super-buff, and then he escapes the boat when it sinks with some important guy, who adopts him. Now that he's rich (and free), he goes back to pwn the guy who put him in the boat, only to find that he's turned his mom and sister into LEOPARDS! So, he does that horse and cart duel thing because he's awesome. The end.
Rated 21 Mar 2010
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 17 Mar 2010
80
80th
One of the greatest epics ever made. It is an interesting historical work shows many customs, beliefs and punishments that time. And has one of the most memorable scenes of cinema, the chariot race.
Rated 17 Mar 2010
launchLaunch
Rated 01 Mar 2010
80
70th
The definition of epic, nearly four hours long yet never boring and it never disappoints the viewer. Heston and Boyd are fantastic.
Rated 01 Mar 2010
chris84p2chris84p2
Rated 07 Feb 2010
98
99th
What can anyone say for Ben-Hur? It's probably the best movie ever, even if the last scene isn't what it should be. The best actors of the age made their best performance and the script was just perfect!
Rated 07 Feb 2010
birdwinboybirdwinboy
Rated 06 Feb 2010
95
86th
really long thats why it got -5
Rated 06 Feb 2010
theyshoot10theyshoot10
Rated 13 Jan 2010
83
66th
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Rated 13 Jan 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 22 Dec 2009
81
48th
Overlong and doesn't wear well, but there is some good stuff in here, like the sea battle and the chariot race.
Rated 22 Dec 2009

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