# Ben-Hur (2016)

> A Jewish nobleman seeks justice against his former brother amid Roman oppression, slavery, and a perilous chariot-racing spectacle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/159405

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Action, History, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Timur Bekmambetov
- Cast: Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro, Morgan Freeman, Nazanin Boniadi, Ayelet Zurer, Pilou Asbæk, Sofia Black-D'Elia
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2638144/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: dramatic, earnest, propulsive, epic movie night, biblical film viewing

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