Watch Movies | Ben-Hur

Director: Timur Bekmambetov

Writers: Lew Wallace (based on the novel by), Keith R. Clarke (screenplay)

Stars: Jack Huston, Nazanin Boniadi, Ayelet Zurer

Genre: Adventure, Drama, History

Language: English

Release date: Aug 19, 2016 (USA)

In this adaptation of Lew Wallace's 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of Christ (previously brought to the screen in 1925 and 1959), a nobleman (Jack Huston) spends years toiling in slavery after a friend (Toby Kebbell) falsely accuses him of a crime. In time, he seeks revenge for the betrayal. This version of Ben-Hur was penned by Oscar-winning 12 Years a Slave scribe John Ridley, and directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter).