Question

Is the movie Ben Hur based on a true story?

Answer 1

' Ben - Hur ' Isn't A True Story, But It Was Inspired By A Powerful Historical Figure. At first glance, the new film Ben - Hur is a curious beast. The movie tells the tale of Judah Ben - Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is enslaved by the Romans after being betrayed by his adoptive brother Massala, a Roman officer.