Ben-Hur
2016

Ben-Hur

★ 5.7 / 10
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Directed by Timur Bekmambetov
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Synopsis

In this historical drama, Judah Ben-Hur, a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother, an officer in the Roman army, is condemned to slavery. After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption instead.

Did You Know?
  • Re-telling of Lew Wallace's 1880 novel and ninth screen adaptation.
  • Morgan Freeman's character Ilderim was originally English, not African.
  • Jack Huston, lead actor, is Anjelica Huston's nephew.
  • The 2016 movie is a remake of 1959's Oscar-winning film.
  • The chariot race sequence took 45 days to film.
Iconic Quotes
  • "We have a path... It is a path of blood."
  • "You should have killed me, I will give you no peace."
  • "First to finish, last to die."
  • "No law, Rome's or any other, can change what I know."
  • "I won't let you go, Judah. You're my brother."
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