Ben-Hur
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Plex and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition Trailer
Fathom Events Spot
TCM 60th Anniversary Spot
Chariot Race - Movie Clip
Judah & Messala Reunite
Macedonian Pirates Attack the Roman Fleet - Movie Clip
Condemned to the Galleys
Macedonian Pirates Attack the Roman Fleet
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Frequently asked questions about Ben-Hur
Where can I watch Ben-Hur in the United States?
Ben-Hur is available to stream on Plex and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Ben-Hur for free?
Ben-Hur streams free with ads in the United States on Plex and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur scores 7.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur stars Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, and Haya Harareet. William Wyler is the director.
How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur runs 3h 32m (212 minutes).
When did Ben-Hur come out?
Ben-Hur was released on November 18, 1959.
Which studio made Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.
What was the budget for Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur was made on a budget of $15,000,000.
How much did Ben-Hur make at the box office?
Ben-Hur grossed $164,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $15,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.