Where to Watch Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) in the US

What it's about

Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.

Cast and crew

Director

Fred Niblo, Charles Brabin, Christy Cabanne

Writer

Lew Wallace, June Mathis, Carey Wilson

Starring

Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman, May McAvoy

Details

Release date

Oct 8, 1927

Language

None, English

Country

United States

Awards

4 wins

Where to Watch Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ in the United States?

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy.