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10 Best Movies Like Ben Hur

If you loved Ben Hur, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

1925★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ben Hur for fans of Adventure & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

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. ...

#2
True Spirit

True Spirit

2023★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ben Hur for fans of Adventure & Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support o...

#3
The Robe

The Robe

1953★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ben Hur for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when ...

#4
Barabbas

Barabbas

1961★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ben Hur for fans of Adventure & Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with ...

#5
Demetrius and the Gladiators

Demetrius and the Gladiators

1954★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ben Hur for fans of Adventure & Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula...

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End of the Spear

End of the Spear

2005★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ben Hur for fans of Adventure & Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to de...

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