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Ben-Hur (1959): movie guide
Ben-Hur (1959) is a History, Drama, Adventure running about 212 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.9/10 from 3,340 votes. Notable cast includes Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1959-11-18
- Runtime: 212 min
- TMDB: 7.9/10
- Genres: History, Drama, Adventure
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1959-11-18
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What is Ben-Hur about?
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.
Cast highlights
Ben-Hur features Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Martha Scott. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1959-11-18. Runtime: 212 minutes. TMDB score: 7.9/10 (3,340 votes). Genres: History, Drama, Adventure. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Ben-Hur on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Ben-Hur?
- Ben-Hur is listed as History, Drama, Adventure on TMDB.
- How long is Ben-Hur?
- Ben-Hur runs about 212 minutes.
- Who stars in Ben-Hur?
- Cast highlights include Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Martha Scott.
- Does Cinema Box stream Ben-Hur?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Ben-Hur?
- Open the Ben-Hur page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
