| Overall: | A- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C+ |
| Sexual Content: | B+ |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A- |
| Run Time: | 222 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 07 Feb 2012 |
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Ben-Hur is rated G:
Director: William Wyler
Cast: Charlton Heston
Studio: 2001 Warner Brothers
Website: Official site for Ben-Hur.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
