Ben-Hur
William Wyler
Ben-Hur is a aventura e drama movie released in 1959, directed by William Wyler, starring Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd e Hugh Griffith. It runs 3h 32min and is rated 12+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Oldflix.
Official synopsis
A amizade de dois homens, transformada pelo ódio e violência.
Na Judéia invadida pelos conquistadores romanos, o príncipe Ben-Hur tenta conduzir seu povo rumo à liberdade. Mas isso gera um conflito de interesses com o seu amigo de infância, Messala, agora um severo comandante dos exércitos de Roma. Preso, o príncipe é enviado para trabalhar como escravo, longe de suas terras, família e sua amada Esther (Haya Harareet). O pacífico Ben-Hur transforma-se em um guerreiro forte e corajoso, disposto a enfrentar seus inimigos e restabelecer a paz.
Available to stream
- Theaters in Brazil 01/29/1960
- DVD and Blu-ray 10/03/2005
- Theatrical re-release 04/02/2026
- Streaming · Oldflix available
Where to watch Ben-Hur
Oldflix
Availability in Brazil · updated 03/10/2026
Cast of Ben-Hur
30 actors
Charlton Heston
as Judah Ben-Hur
Stephen Boyd
as Messala
Hugh Griffith
as Scheich Ildirim
Jack Hawkins
as Quintus Arrius
Haya Harareet
as Esther
Martha Scott
as Miriam
Cathy O'Donnell
as Tirzah
Sam Jaffe
as Simonides
See full cast (30)
Finlay Currie
as Balthasar
Frank Thring
as Pontius Pilatus
George Relph
as Tiberius Caesar
André Morell
as Sextus
Terence Longdon
as Drusus
Ady Berber
as Malluch
Lando Buzzanca
as Jewish Slave in the Desert (uncredited)
Giuliano Gemma
as Roman Officer with Messala (uncredited)
Marina Berti
as Flavia (uncredited)
Robert Brown
as Chief of Rowers (uncredited)
Liana Del Balzo
as Guest at Banquet (uncredited)
Enzo Fiermonte
as Galley Officer (uncredited)
Richard Hale
as Gaspar (uncredited)
Duncan Lamont
as Marius (uncredited)
John Le Mesurier
as Doctor (uncredited)
Ferdy Mayne
as Captain of Rescue Ship (uncredited)
May McAvoy
as Woman in crowd (uncredited)
Aldo Silvani
as Man in Nazareth (uncredited)
Ralph Truman
as Aide to Tiberius (uncredited)
Claude Heater
as Christ
Joe Canutt
as Sportsman (uncredited)
Richard Coleman
as Metellus (uncredited)
- Director
- William Wyler
- Cinematography
- Robert Surtees
- Editing
- Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning
- Music
- Miklós Rózsa
- Production
- Sam Zimbalist
- Screenplay
- Karl Tunberg
Where you've seen the cast of Ben-Hur
- Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur is also in True Lies (1994), O Planeta dos Macacos (1968) and Tiros em Columbine (2002)
- Stephen Boyd as Messala is also in Viagem Fantástica (1966) and Estigma da Crueldade (1958)
- Hugh Griffith as Scheich Ildirim is also in O Abominável Dr. Phibes (1971), As Aventuras de Tom Jones (1963) and O Falso Traidor (1962)
- Jack Hawkins as Quintus Arrius is also in Lord Jim (1965), Mar Cruel (1953) and De Volta ao Pequeno Apartamento (1949)
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Frequently asked questions about Ben-Hur
Where to watch Ben-Hur?
In Brazil, Ben-Hur is available on Oldflix, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video e Google Play Movies.
Is Ben-Hur on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Oldflix.
Is Ben-Hur on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 03/10/2026, Ben-Hur was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Oldflix.
How long is Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur runs 3h 32min (212 minutes).
What is the age rating of Ben-Hur?
In Brazil, it is rated 12+.
Is Ben-Hur based on a book?
Yes. The movie is based on a book.
What year did Ben-Hur come out?
Ben-Hur came out in 1959. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 01/29/1960.
How much did Ben-Hur gross?
Ben-Hur grossed US$ 164 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 15 million.
Ben-Hur details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Estados Unidos
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget
- US$ 15 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 164 million
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