Prime VideoBen-Hur (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime Video
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoPhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
While the film critiques Roman oppression, a theme often associated with left-leaning anti-colonialism, its central solution is rooted in Christian faith, forgiveness, and individual moral transformation, aligning more with traditional conservative values.
The movie demonstrates significant diversity through the casting of a prominent Black actor in a key supporting role that has historically been portrayed by white actors. However, its narrative primarily focuses on traditional epic themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The character Ilderim, canonically an Arab sheik in the source novel and previous adaptations, is portrayed by a Black actor (Morgan Freeman) in the 2016 film, constituting a race swap.
Christianity, primarily through the character of Jesus Christ, is depicted as a source of profound moral guidance, offering a path to forgiveness, compassion, and spiritual redemption that ultimately transforms the protagonist.
The film portrays Judah Ben-Hur's Jewish faith and heritage with respect, highlighting the resilience of the Jewish people under Roman oppression and the importance of family and tradition within their community.
The film features female characters such as Esther, Tirzah, and Naomi, who play significant dramatic roles. However, none of these characters are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The 2016 adaptation of Ben-Hur maintains the established genders for all major characters from the original novel and previous film versions. No significant character's gender was altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
2.4
3.8
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