Ben-Hur

Genres: History, Drama, Adventure, Action Release Date: 1959-11-24 (US)

Overview: In 25 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.

Runtime: 3h 42m