Overview
A tale of revenge and redemption unfolds as a man seeks justice against his former friend turned enemy.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- grandiose
- solemn
- melodramatic
- classic film night
- silent cinema marathon
Movie Details
- Director
- Fred Niblo
- Release Date
- 1925-12-25
- Runtime
- 143 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (117)
Cast
- Ramon Novarro
- Francis X. Bushman
- May McAvoy
- Betty Bronson
- Claire McDowell
- Kathleen Key
- Carmel Myers
- Nigel De Brulier
- Mitchell Lewis
- Leo White
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ about?
- A monumental silent biblical epic follows an enslaved Judaean prince through exile, survival, and a consuming quest for revenge against his Roman former friend.
- What is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as moderate.
- What did critics think of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
- Critics broadly regard the film as a remarkably moving and visually impressive silent epic whose monumental sets, biblical imagery, and spectacle remain extraordinary.
- Which films are like Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
- Films with a similar feel include The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, The Birth of a Nation, and Spartacus.
- How long is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
- Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ runs 143 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
- In United States, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
