Quick Info
- Year
- 1959
- Director
- William Wyler
- Duration
- 212 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $15M
- Box Office
- $164M
External Ratings
IMDb7.9
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes79%
📺 Where to Watch
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Our Rating
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Overview
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8
Acting
8.1
Direction
7.9
Cinematography
7.7
Music
7.5
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
