Ben-Hur vs Hero
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 5.8/10 for Ben-Hur). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 5m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2016). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Ben-Hur
Hero| Ben-Hur | Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2002 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Timur Bekmambetov | Zhang Yimou |
| Main cast | Toby Kebbell, Jack Huston, Ayelet Zurer, Morgan Freeman, Pilou Asbæk | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen |
Synopsis
Ben-Hur
A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
Hero
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.