Ben-Hur (2016)
A nobleman endures betrayal and slavery, then seeks epic revenge on his former best friend.
A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
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 PG-13.
What Ben-Hur feels like
- Tone
- epic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream Ben-Hur
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ben-Hur for you?
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 PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur is streaming on MGM+, Kanopy, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home (free).
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