Ben-Hur Cast
The cast of Ben-Hur.
Jack Huston
as Judah Ben-Hur

Jack Huston plays the role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is betrayed and falsely accused of treason, leading to a life of slavery. He seeks redemption and takes on the Roman Empire in a grand chariot race.

Pilou Asbæk
as Pontius Pilate

Pilou Asbæk portrays Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea who oversees the chariot race.

Rodrigo Santoro
as Jésus Christ

Rodrigo Santoro plays the role of Jesus Christ, with a prominent presence in this version of the film.

Morgan Freeman
as Sheik Ilderim

Morgan Freeman portrays Sheik Ilderim, a wealthy Nubian sheik who trains Ben-Hur to become a charioteer and seek revenge on his adoptive brother.

Ayelet Zurer
as Naomi Ben-Hur

Ayelet Zurer plays Naomi Ben-Hur, Judah's mother.

Toby Kebbell
as Messala Severus

Toby Kebbell portrays Messala Severus, Judah's childhood friend and adoptive brother who betrays him.

Nazanin Boniadi
as Esther

Nazanin Boniadi plays Esther, a Jewish slave and the wife of Ben-Hur.

Sofia Black-D'Elia
as Tirzah Ben-Hur

Sofia Black-D'Elia portrays Tirzah Ben-Hur, Judah's sister.

Marwan Kenzari
as Druses
Moisés Arias
as Gestas
James Cosmo
as Quintus Arius
Denise Tantucci
as Avigail
Haluk Bilginer
as Simonides
Stefano Scherini
as Peter
David Walmsley
as Marcus Decimus
Yasen Atour
as Jacob
Francesco Scianna
as Kadeem
Gabriel Lo Giudice
as Elijah
Jarreth J. Merz
as Flores
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