Ben-Hur (2016) is an American historical drama directed by Timur Bekmambetov and starring Jack Huston. A modern retelling of Lew Wallace’s classic novel, the film follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman betrayed by his adopted brother and forced into slavery under the Roman Empire. Emphasizing kinetic action and a streamlined narrative, the film reframes the story for a contemporary audience while retaining its core themes of betrayal, revenge, and forgiveness.

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Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother, an officer in the Roman army, returns to his homeland after years at sea to seek revenge, but finds redemption.