Ben-Hur (1959)
An epic saga of betrayal and faith unfolds as a Jewish aristocrat confronts his Roman commander friend.
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
How intense is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated G.
What Ben-Hur feels like
- Tone
- epic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream Ben-Hur
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Is Ben-Hur scary?
No. Ben-Hur is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ben-Hur gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Ben-Hur sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ben-Hur OK for kids?
It is rated G, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur runs 3h 32m.
Where can I stream Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur is streaming on Plex and Tubi.
Does Ben-Hur have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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