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Ben-Hur

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★ 7.9(3,159)19593h 32m

Ben-Hur is streaming on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: William Wyler
Release date: 1959-11-18
Runtime: 3h 32m
Language: English
Box office: $164,000,000
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Ben-Hur — trailer

About Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur is a 1959 movie in the History, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by William Wyler, starring Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd and Hugh Griffith. It has a runtime of 3 hours 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 3,159 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ben-Hur in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

Cast

Charlton Heston

Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd

Messala

Hugh Griffith

Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins

Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet

Esther

Martha Scott

Miriam

Cathy O'Donnell

Tirzah

Sam Jaffe

Simonides

Finlay Currie

Balthasar

Frank Thring

Pontius Pilatus

George Relph

Tiberius Caesar

André Morell

Sextus

Themes & keywords

governormiddle eastbased on novel or bookroman empirepoliticschristianityjew persecutionjewish liferomanmiraclejerusalemprincechariot raceleprosyredemption

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ben-Hur in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Ben-Hur on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Ben-Hur on Netflix?+

Ben-Hur is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next.

How long is Ben-Hur?+

Ben-Hur has a runtime of 3 hours 32 minutes (212 minutes).

Who stars in Ben-Hur?+

Ben-Hur stars Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins and Haya Harareet.

When did Ben-Hur come out?+

Ben-Hur is a 1959 movie directed by William Wyler.

What genre is Ben-Hur?+

Ben-Hur is History, Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Ben-Hur?+

Ben-Hur was directed by William Wyler.