Movies like Ben-Hur

Key Features:: Biblical epic, Ancient Rome, Betrayal, Slavery, Redemption, Revenge, Justice, Religious themes, Historical drama, Family separation, Heros journey, Violence-moderate, Friendship, Forgiveness
Tone:: serious, dramatic, earnest
Target Audience:: Historical drama enthusiasts, Fans of epic films, Those interested in religious themes, Viewers seeking stories of redemption
Emotional Arc:: Injustice → Despair → Vengeance → Redemption

Ben-Hur

1959-11-18

In 26 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.

Genres

History, Drama, Adventure

Cast

Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Martha Scott, Cathy O, Sam Jaffe, Finlay Currie, Frank Thring

Crew

William Wyler, Karl Tunberg

Rating

★7.888(2979 votes)