Childhood friends Judah Ben-Hur and Messala reunite as adults, with Messala now a Roman officer and Judah a conquered Israelite. After a minor incident during a Roman parade, Judah is sent to galley slavery, his property seized and his family imprisoned. Years later, Judah's determination to survive and help his Roman master earns him wealth and fame as a Roman athlete. However, his quest for revenge against Messala takes precedence over finding his missing family.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
A prince, wrongfully imprisoned by his childhood friend, embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with his family and exact vengeance.