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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

1925 · 143 min

A grand, earnest silent epic that sweeps you up in its scale and emotional power, with spectacular set pieces and a moving spiritual core.

Directed by
Fred Niblo
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Romance
Starring
Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman, May McAvoy
Tagline
Amazing! Thrilling! Colossal! Mighty!
Overview
Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince in Jerusalem, is betrayed by his childhood friend, Roman tribune Messala, and wrongfully sent to the galley slaves.

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  • Amazon Prime Video
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Directed by
Fred Niblo
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Romance
Starring
Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman, May McAvoy
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • betrayal
  • faith
  • family
  • redemption
Places
  • big city
  • sea
  • wilderness
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour1
Realism6
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
adventure, drama, romance, action
Directed by
Fred Niblo
Starring
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Music
William Axt, David Mendoza
Cinematography
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Runtime
143 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
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