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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

“Amazing! Thrilling! Colossal! Mighty!”

★ 7.3(113)19252h 23m

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Fred Niblo
Release date: 1925-12-25
Runtime: 2h 23m
Language: No Language
Box office: $9,000,000
Budget: $3,900,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ — trailer

About Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a 1925 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Fred Niblo, starring Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman and May McAvoy. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 113 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.

Cast

Ramon Novarro

Judah Ben-Hur

Francis X. Bushman

Messala

May McAvoy

Esther

Betty Bronson

Mary

Claire McDowell

Princess of Hur

Kathleen Key

Tirzah

Carmel Myers

Iras

Nigel De Brulier

Simonides

Mitchell Lewis

Sheik Ilderim

Leo White

Sanballat

Frank Currier

Quintus Arrius

Charles Belcher

Balthazar

Themes & keywords

chariot raceleprosyrevengesilent filmseductresssea battlegalley slaveenslavementtemptressnativity1st centuryantiquity

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ in Canada?+

In Canada, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ on Netflix?+

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?+

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?+

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ stars Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman, May McAvoy, Betty Bronson and Claire McDowell.

When did Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ come out?+

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a 1925 movie directed by Fred Niblo.

What genre is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?+

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is Adventure, Drama, Romance and Action film.

Who directed Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?+

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was directed by Fred Niblo.