Ben-Hur (movie 1959) - Popularity, Trends & Audience Interest

Adventure Drama History

0+•Nov 24, 1959•USA•3h 32m

Budget: 15 000 000 $•Domestic: 74 432 704 $•Foreign: 89 567 296 $

Language English

NMTW 85% Excellent

Won 11 Oscars. 29 wins & 13 nominations total

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Budget:	15 000 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA):	74 432 704 $
Foreign Box Office:	89 567 296 $
Worldwide Box Office:	164 000 000 $
Profit:	+149 000 000 $
Country:	USA
Age rating:	0+
MPAA rating:	G
NMTW Rating:	85% Excellent
Length:	3 h 32 min

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Around 25 AD in ancient Judea, Judah Ben-Hur is caught between his Jewish identity and the powerful Roman Empire. As tensions escalate, he faces deceit and betrayal while trying to stay true to himself. His friendship with a Roman nobleman turns sour when the nobleman gains power and wrongly accuses Judah of plotting against the Roman governor. Judah is then unjustly imprisoned and forced into slavery, and his family is taken captive. He endures brutal conditions and fights to prove his innocence, seeking freedom for himself and redemption for his family and people under Roman rule. His spirit is tested as he struggles against tyranny.