Ben Hur (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2003, Ben Hur is a family and animation film directed by William R. Kowalchuk Jr., running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. During the first century A.D., Judah Ben-Hur is a young Hebrew prince who is thrown into slavery by the Romans after a tragic accident. He sets out to win his way back to his home on a heroic journey of discovery. Judah's love for a beautiful slave girl is threatened by the bitter conflict dividing two former friends, and his triumph is set against the backdrop of the historic struggle between a captive people and a mighty empire.
Who’s in it. Ben Hur stars Charlton Heston as Ben Hur (voice), Duncan Fraser as Messala (voice), Scott McNeil as Jesus (voice) and Gerard Plunkett as Pontius Pilate (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Ben Hur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ben Hur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ben Hur tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ben Hur (2003)?
- In US, Ben Hur is available to stream on Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ben Hur worth watching?
- Ben Hur holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ben Hur?
- Ben Hur stars Charlton Heston, Duncan Fraser, Scott McNeil, Gerard Plunkett and Tabitha St. Germain.
- When was Ben Hur released?
- Ben Hur was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.