Ben-Hur (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, Ben-Hur is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, running about 125 minutes. “First to finish. Last to die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
Who’s in it. Ben-Hur stars Jack Huston as Judah Ben-Hur, Pilou Asbæk as Pontius Pilate, Rodrigo Santoro as Jésus Christ and Morgan Freeman as Sheik Ilderim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Ben-Hur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $94.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ben-Hur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ben-Hur tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ben-Hur (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ben-Hur change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ben-Hur worth watching?
- Ben-Hur holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ben-Hur?
- Ben-Hur stars Jack Huston, Pilou Asbæk, Rodrigo Santoro, Morgan Freeman and Ayelet Zurer.
- When was Ben-Hur released?
- Ben-Hur was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.