Ben-Hur
“Brother against brother. Slave against empire.”
Synopsis
A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
BEN-HUR Trailer (2016) - Paramount PicturesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-16
Top Cast
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Jack Huston
Judah Ben-Hur
Toby Kebbell
Messala Severus
Rodrigo Santoro
Jésus Christ
Morgan Freeman
Sheik Ilderim
Nazanin Boniadi
Esther
Ayelet Zurer
Naomi Ben-Hur
Pilou Asbæk
Pontius Pilate
Sofia Black-D'Elia
Tirzah Ben-Hur
Marwan Kenzari
Drusus
Moisés Arias
Dismas
James Cosmo
Quintus Arius
Haluk Bilginer
Simonides
David Walmsley
Marcus Decimus
Yasen Atour
Jacob
Francesco Scianna
Kadeem
Gabriel Lo Giudice
Elijah
Denise Tantucci
Avigail
Jarreth J. Merz
Florus
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 102 DaysAugust 19, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 29, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 13, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$94.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.94x
-$5.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timur Bekmambetov
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith R. Clarke, John Ridley
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- Ben-Hur
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $100M
- Worldwide Gross
- $94.1M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Paramount Pictures, LightWorkers Media, Sean Daniel Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timur Bekmambetov
Keith R. Clarke, John Ridley, Lew Wallace
Marco Beltrami
Oliver Wood, Fraser Taggart
Dody Dorn, Bob Murawski, Richard Francis-Bruce
Sean Daniel, Mark Burnett, Joni Levin, Duncan Henderson
Department Leadership Roster
Timur Bekmambetov
Director
Keith R. Clarke
Screenplay
John Ridley
Screenplay
Sean Daniel
Producer
Mark Burnett
Producer
Joni Levin
Producer
Duncan Henderson
Producer
Dody Dorn
Editor
Varvara Avdyushko
Costume Design
Bob Murawski
Editor
Richard Francis-Bruce
Editor
Naomi Shohan
Production Design
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Oliver Wood
Director of Photography
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ben-Hur.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ben-Hur
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ben-Hur about?
A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
Who directed Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur was directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
Who stars in Ben-Hur?
The principal cast of Ben-Hur includes Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro, Morgan Freeman, Nazanin Boniadi.
When was Ben-Hur released and how long is it?
Ben-Hur was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $94.1M at the worldwide box office (0.94 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ben-Hur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ben-Hur was composed by Marco Beltrami.
Is Ben-Hur based on a book or true story?
Ben-Hur is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lew Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).