8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
Overview
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. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
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. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.
Starring Cast
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Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative, while depicting Roman tyranny, ultimately champions personal redemption, forgiveness, and spiritual transformation through faith in Jesus Christ as the solution to suffering and injustice, aligning with conservative values.
The film utilizes traditional casting practices consistent with its production era, showing no intentional diversity-driven recasting. Its narrative focuses on its historical and religious themes without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's subtitle, "A Tale of the Christ," directly indicates its focus. It portrays Jesus as a divine, compassionate figure whose teachings bring healing and spiritual redemption, ultimately leading Ben-Hur to forgiveness and peace.
The film depicts Jewish characters, particularly Ben-Hur and his family, with dignity and sympathy, highlighting their traditions, suffering under Roman rule, and fervent hope for a Messiah. While it frames Christianity as the ultimate spiritual fulfillment, it does not portray Judaism itself as flawed or negative.
The 1925 silent film "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur's conflict with Messala and his encounter with Jesus Christ, without incorporating any queer representation.
The film "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" is a historical epic set in ancient Rome and Judea. Its narrative focuses on themes of betrayal, revenge, and faith, without featuring any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, the film has no depiction relevant to the rubric.
The film is an epic historical drama primarily focused on male characters and their conflicts. Female characters are present in supportive and emotional roles but do not engage in any direct physical combat against male opponents.
The 1925 film "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" adapts Lew Wallace's novel. All major characters, including Judah Ben-Hur, Messala, and Esther, retain their established genders from the source material and historical context. No instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender were identified.
The film adapts a novel featuring Jewish and Roman characters, who are portrayed by actors of European or European-descended backgrounds. This casting aligns with the racial portrayals common for the era and does not constitute a race swap as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.6
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