Ben-Hur-Teen Movie Review

Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston) is a wealthy Jewish prince who is falsely accused of treason by his adoptive brother Messala (Toby Kebbell). Growing up the two brothers were very close until Messala decides to leave and see the world. Three years later Messala comes back as an officer in the Roman army and mayhem ensues. Messala falsely accuses his brother, Ben-Hur, of treason and sends him to slavery on a galley at sea. Ben-Hur survives years of slavery and eventually gets a chance to compete and seek revenge against Messala in a violent chariot race. The race is exciting though Ben-Hur’s life is changed forever when he has a series of encounters with Jesus. Ben-Hur is a remake of the 1959 movie, Ben-Hur, staring Charlton Heston.

Rating: 4 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: December 13, 2016
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: None
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Teens Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

• There is a lot of drama and violence throughout the film, however the film highlights the importance of love and forgiveness. This will spark some great parent/child conversations.

Sexual Content: Mild

• We see characters kiss and they are shown in bed together.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive

• The chariot race is brutal. We see characters trampled and falling off the carriage.
• Carriages flip. We see characters bloodied and dragged away.
• Horses drop, some get run over by chariots.
• There’s a violent sea battle. We see characters bloody covered in oil and set on fire.
• Characters are stabbed and beaten.
• A woman gets punched in the face.
• Jesus’ crucifixion is bloody.

Crude or Profane Language: None

Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild

• Characters are shown drinking wine, a lot of wine. One man passed out from too much.

Will Teens Like It? Yes

• Overall, Ben-Hur is a wonderful film. Depending on the child, this is appropriate for kids ages 13 and up. Parents need to be aware of the violence throughout the film.

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