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Film Synopsis
Ben-Hur (1959) centers on a wealthy Jewish prince whose reunion with his childhood friend, now a Roman military commander, ends in betrayal when he is falsely accused of treason and condemned to slavery. As years of hardship, unexpected alliances, and a chance to reclaim his freedom bring him closer to confronting the man responsible for his suffering, his quest for vengeance unfolds against the backdrop of momentous events in Judea. This historical epic blends adventure, drama, and biblical storytelling as justice, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal shape one of cinema’s most enduring stories.
Ben-Hur 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Warner BD-ALL 4K/US 2026 | Warner BD-ALL/US/OOP 2014 | Warner BD-ALL/US/OOP 2011 | Warner BD-ALL/US/OOP 2011 | Warner BD-ALL/UK 2011 | Warner DVD-1/US/OOP 2005 | Warner DVD-1/US/OOP 2001 |
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| Audio Commentary by Actor Charlton Heston | |||||||
| Audio Commentary by T. Gene Hatcher with Actor Charlton Heston | |||||||
| “Ben-Hur”: The Epic That Changed Cinema | |||||||
| “Ben-Hur”: The Making of an Epic | |||||||
| Charlton Heston and “Ben-Hur”: A Personal Journey | |||||||
| “Ben-Hur”: A Journey Through Pictures | |||||||
| “Ben-Hur”: Anatomy of an Epic | |||||||
| The Cinematography of Scale | |||||||
| 1960 Academy Awards Telecast Highlights | |||||||
| Screen Tests | |||||||
| Screen Tests [Expanded] | |||||||
| Vintage Newsreels | |||||||
| Stills Gallery | |||||||
| Isolated Score | |||||||
| Biographies | |||||||
| 1961 Theatrical Trailer 1 | |||||||
| 1961 Theatrical Trailer 2 | |||||||
| 1969 Theatrical Trailer | |||||||
| Teaser Trailer | |||||||
| Theatrical Trailer | |||||||
| Bonus Film: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Warner’s 4K UHD is also available as a “Collector’s Edition” in the UK containing a 64-page booklet, two double-sided foldout posters, five double-sided art cards, and a planner card.
- Warner’s “Fiftieth Anniversary - Ultimate Collector’s Edition” Blu-ray includes a 64-page art book and a 128-page “Charlton Heston: The ‘Ben-Hur’ Diaries” book.
- Warner’s 2005 “Four-Disc Collector’s Edition” DVD includes a 36-page booklet.
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