Pure theatrical spectacle and imho, far-surpasses C.B. DeMille's stifling costume pageantries. Some of the most famous scenes ever put on film, with some really superb acting for the most part (Stephen Boyd's death scene is especially vivid), and set to a spectacular Miklos Rosza...( read more)
DVD Release Date: February 25, 2003
Stats: 317 reviews
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November 4, 2008
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March 29, 2009
Quintessential Hollywood biblical epic: a huge story, given a suitably exalted treatment, splashed across a broad canvas, and centered on a pair of well-drawn central characters. Heston is compelling and intense in the title role.
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February 1, 2009
Quintessential Hollywood biblical epic: a huge story, given a suitably exalted treatment, splashed across a broad canvas, and centered on a pair of well-drawn central characters. Heston is compelling and intense in the title role.
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November 5, 2009
It's a long movie but well worth the time invested. The chariot race is still some of the finest filming ever.
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August 26, 2009
the best epic film ever... saw this movie ten thousand times.. and i love to watch it again and again.
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August 25, 2009
I saw this movie every Easter when I was a kid and loved it every single time...I think I actually liked it even better than the Wizard of Oz!
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August 22, 2009
Classic. Brilliant. Does someone really die in the chariot race scene? Can any movie ever beat Ben Hur?
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