Ben-Hur (1959)/Home media

==Timeline==
Format 	Cover	Release Date(s) 	Publisher 	Notes
VHS 	 	October 24, 1980 	MGM/CBS Home Video	
VHS 	 	1983 	MGM/UA Home Video 	
VHS 	 	September 20, 1988	MGM/UA Home Video 	
VHS 	 	1990 	MGM/UA Home Video 	
VHS 	 	February 23, 1994 	MGM/UA Home Video 	35th Anniversary Edition
VHS 	 	March 19, 1996 	MGM/UA Home Video 	Screen Epics
VHS 	 	March 13, 2001 	Warner Home Video 	
DVD 	 	March 13, 2001 	Warner Home Video 	
DVD 	 	September 13, 2005	Warner Home Video 	Four-Disc Collector's Edition
DVD 	 	September 27, 2011	Warner Home Video 	50th Anniversary Edition
DVD 	 	September 27, 2011	Warner Home Video 	50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition
Blu-ray	 	September 27, 2011	Warner Home Video 	Fiftieth Anniversary
Blu-ray	 	September 27, 2011	Warner Home Video 	Ultimate Collector's Edition
Blu-ray	 	February 7, 2012 	Warner Home Video 	50th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Blu-ray	 	December 9, 2014 	Warner Home Video 	Diamond Luxe Edition
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==Supplements==
===1980 VHS===
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3	Ben-Hur (1959)
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===1983 VHS===
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3	Ben-Hur (1959)
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=== 1983 LaserDisc ===
===1988 VHS===
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4	"The chariot race sequence contained in this film is presented…"
5	Overture
6	Ben-Hur (1959)
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=== 1988 LaserDisc ===
===1990 VHS===
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5	"The chariot race sequence contained in this film is presented…"
6	Overture
7	Ben-Hur (1959)
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===1994 VHS - 35th Anniversary Edition===
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5	"The chariot race sequence contained in this film is presented…"
6	Overture
7	Ben-Hur (1959)35th Anniversary Edition
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===1996 VHS===
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4 	"Theatrical Trailer"
5 	Ben-Hur Official Trailer
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7 	Ben-Hur (1959)
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===2001 VHS===
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3	Ben-Hur 1969 Re-Release Official Trailer
4	"Stay Tuned After the Feature to View Ben-Hur Screen Tests"
5	Ben-Hur (1959)
6	Ben-Hur Screen Tests
===2001 DVD===
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2	Ben-Hur (1959)
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===2001 DVD Menus===
Side A - Movie: Part One
Menus 	Features
Scene SelectionPart One	1. Overture2. Nativity Prologue3. Credits4. March Through Nazareth5. Messala in Command6. Fighting an Idea7. Still Close in Every Way8. A Toast9. Gifts Exchanged10. Judah's Choice11. Esther's Request12. Ring for a Kiss13. March Into Jerusalem14. The Accident15. Jailbreak Attempt16. Making an Example17. Bondage18. Water From a Stranger19. Quintus Arrius20. Ramming Speed21. Strange Stubborn Faith22. Sea Battle Begins23. Galley Rescues24. Saving Arrius25. Victory26. Divine Emperor27. Son of Arrius28. Thinking of Judea29. Balthazar and Ilderim30. Arabians Night31. Many Paths to God32. Homecoming33. Survivors Reunited34. "We Stood Here Before"35. Confronting Messala36. Finding Miriam and Tirzah37. Vow in the Darkness38. "Forget Messala"39. Intermission
Languages 	SPOKEN LANGUAGESEnglish 5.1 Dolby DigitalFrench 2.0 Dolby Surround
SUBTITLESEnglishFrenchPortugueseSpanish
Special Features 	Cast and CrewActor Commentary
Side B - Movie: Part Two
Menus 	Features
Scene SelectionPart Two 	40. Entr'acte41. A Wager42. Chariot Practice43. "This Is the Day"44. Chariot Procession45. The Entrants46. Early Eliminations47. Neck and Neck48. Fallen Driver49. Judah Triumphant50. The Race Goes on51. Valley of the Lepers52. "Is Judah Well?"53. Thirsty Still54. "I Am Judah Ben-Hur"55. Becoming Messala56. Recovering Miriam and Tirzah57. Young Rabbi Sentenced58. Offer for Water59. The Crucifixion60. Cleansing Rain61. "Hallelujah!"
Languages 	SPOKEN LANGUAGESEnglish 5.1 Dolby DigitalFrench 2.0 Dolby Surround
SUBTITLESEnglishFrenchPortugueseSpanish
Special Features 	Cast and CrewActor CommentaryBen-Hur: The Making of an EpicScreen TestsPhoto GalleryAwards
Ben-Hur:The Making of an EpicScene Selection	1. Introduction2. Publishing Phenomenon3. A Major Stage Production4. The 1907 Short Film5. The 1925 Silent Epic6. Italian Production Woes7. The Chariot Race8. 1959: Zimbalist and Wyler9. Italian Locations10. The Sea Battle; No Script11. Love Quarrel; Rewrites12. Celebrity Visitors13. Casting an Epic14. "Ben-Hur killed him."15. Religious Aspects16. The Score; Matte Shots17. The Chariot Sequence18. P.R. Campaign19. A Crowning Achievement20. End Credits
Trailers 	Teaser TrailerTheatrical Trailer
===2005 DVD - Four-Disc Collector's Edition===
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3	Overture
4	Ben-Hur (1959)
5	Exit Music
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===2005 DVD Menus - 4-Disc Collector's Edition===
Disc One - 1959 Version: Part One
Menus 	Features
Scene SelectionPart One	1. Overture2. Nativity Prologue3. Credits4. March Through Nazareth5. Messala in Command6. Fighting an Idea7. Still Close in Every Way8. A Toast9. Gifts Exchanged10. Judah's Choice11. Esther's Request12. Ring for a Kiss13. March Into Jerusalem14. The Accident15. Jailbreak Attempt16. Making an Example17. Bondage18. Water From a Stranger19. Quintus Arrius20. Ramming Speed21. Strange Stubborn Faith22. Sea Battle Begins23. Galley Rescues24. Saving Arrius25. Victory26. Divine Emperor27. Son of Arrius28. Thinking of Judea29. Balthazar and Ilderim30. Arabians Night31. Many Paths to God32. Homecoming33. Survivors Reunited34. "We Stood Here Before"35. Confronting Messala36. Finding Miriam and Tirzah37. Vow in the Darkness38. "Forget Messala"39. Intermission
Languages 	SPOKEN LANGUAGESEnglish 5.1 Dolby DigitalFrench 2.0 Dolby Surround
SUBTITLESEnglishFrenchPortugueseSpanish
Special Features 	Cast and CrewActor CommentaryIsolated Music Score
Disc Two - 1959 Version: Part Two
Menus 	Features
Scene SelectionPart Two	40. Entr'acte41. A Wager42. Chariot Practice43. "This Is the Day"44. Chariot Procession45. The Entrants46. Early Eliminations47. Neck and Neck48. Fallen Driver49. Judah Triumphant50. The Race Goes on51. Valley of the Lepers52. "Is Judah Well?"53. Thirsty Still54. "I Am Judah Ben-Hur"55. Becoming Messala56. Recovering Miriam and Tirzah57. Young Rabbi Sentenced58. Offer for Water59. The Crucifixion60. Cleansing Rain61. "Hallelujah!"
Languages 	SPOKEN LANGUAGESEnglish 5.1 Dolby DigitalFrench 2.0 Dolby Surround
SUBTITLESEnglishFrenchPortugueseSpanish
Special Features 	Cast and CrewActor CommentaryIsolated Music Score
Disc Three - 1925 Version
Menus 	Features
Scene Selection	1. Credits2. Weary Travelers3. Signs in the Sky4. The Nativity5. Godspeed, Simonides6. Judah and Esther7. Welcoming Messala8. To Be a Jew9. The Accident10. Arrested11. Water from the Carpenter12. The Galley13. "I live for revenge!"14. Battle Stations15. Under Siege16. Rescuing Arrius17. Adopted Son18. Idolized and Forgotten19. Nazorene's Preaching20. A Sheik of a Miser21. Last of the Hurs22. Offered the Reins23. Iras the Egyptian24. Seduction25. True Identity26. Messala's Curse27. Entering the Arena28. The Race Begins29. Victory30. Cause of the King31. Arrival in Jerusalem32. Unclean33. Reunited34. Vow of Silence35. The Condemned36. Route to Calvary37. Hur Family Miracle38. Morning Joy39. End Credits
Languages 	SPOKEN LANGUAGESMusic Score 2.0 Dolby Surround
SUBTITLESFrenchSpanish
Disc Four - Special Features
Menus 	Features
Ben-Hur:The Epic That Changed CinemaScene Selection	1. Opening2. First Intimate Epic3. Product of the Fifties4. Expanding the Cinematic Experience5. Setting New Standards in Design6. Costume Design: Revealing Character7. Musical Score8. Chariot Race9. One for the Ages10. End Credits
Ben-Hur:The Making of an EpicScene Selection 	1. Introduction2. Publishing Phenomenon3. A Major Stage Production4. The 1907 Short Film5. The 1925 Silent Epic6. Italian Production Woes7. The Chariot Race8. 1959: Zimbalist and Wyler9. Italian Locations10. The Sea Battle; No Script11. Love Quarrel; Rewrites12. Celebrity Visitors13. Casting an Epic14. "Ben-Hur killed him."15. Religious Aspects16. The Score; Matte Shots17. The Chariot Sequence18. P.R. Campaign19. A Crowning Achievement20. End Credits
Ben-Hur: A JourneyThrough Pictures 	Audiovisual Recreation Via StillsStoryboardsSketchesMusicDialogue
Screen Tests 	Leslie Neilsen and Caesare DanovaLeslie Neilsen and Yale WexlerGeorge Baker and William RussellHaya Harareet Hair and Make-Up Tests
Special Features 	Vintage NewsreelsHighlights from the 4/4/60 Academy Award Ceremony
Trailers 	1959 Teaser Trailer1959 Theatrical Trailer1959 Re-Issue Trailer1969 Re-Issue Trailer1989 Re-Issue Trailer
Languages 	SPOKEN LANGUAGESEnglish 2.0 Dolby Surround
SUBTITLESEnglishFrenchSpanish
===2011 Blu-Ray - Ultimate Collector's Edition===
Disc One - 1959 Version: Part One
Menus 	Features
Scene SelectionPart One	1. Overture2. Nativity Prologue3. Credits4. March Through Nazareth5. Messala in Command6. Fighting an Idea7. Still Close in Every Way8. A Toast9. Gifts Exchanged10. Judah's Choice11. Esther's Request12. Ring for a Kiss13. March Into Jerusalem14. The Accident15. Jailbreak Attempt16. Making an Example17. Bondage18. Water From a Stranger19. Quintus Arrius20. Ramming Speed21. Strange Stubborn Faith22. Sea Battle Begins23. Galley Rescues24. Saving Arrius25. Victory26. Divine Emperor27. Son of Arrius28. Thinking of Judea29. Balthazar and Ilderim30. Arabians Night31. Many Paths to God32. Homecoming33. Survivors Reunited34. "We Stood Here Before"35. Confronting Messala36. Finding Miriam and Tirzah37. Vow in the Darkness38. "Forget Messala"39. Intermission
Languages 	SPOKEN LANGUAGESEnglish 5.1 DTS-HD Master AudioFrench 5.1 Dolby DigitalGerman 5.1 Dolby DigitalItalian 5.1 Dolby DigitalPortuguese 1.0 MonoSpanish 5.1 Dolby DigitalCzech 1.0 MonoHungarian 1.0 MonoPolish 5.1 Dolby Digital
SUBTITLESEnglish SDHFrenchGerman SDHItalian SDHPortugueseSpanishCroatianCzechDanishDutchFinnishGreekHebrewHungarianIcelandicKoreanNorwegianPolishRomanianRussianSwedishThai
Special Features 	Film Historian and Actor CommentaryIsolated Music Score
Disc Two - 1959 Version: Part Two
Menus 	Features
Scene SelectionPart Two	40. Entr'acte41. A Wager42. Chariot Practice43. "This Is the Day"44. Chariot Procession45. The Entrants46. Early Eliminations47. Neck and Neck48. Fallen Driver49. Judah Triumphant50. The Race Goes on51. Valley of the Lepers52. "Is Judah Well?"53. Thirsty Still54. "I Am Judah Ben-Hur"55. Becoming Messala56. Recovering Miriam and Tirzah57. Young Rabbi Sentenced58. Offer for Water59. The Crucifixion60. Cleansing Rain61. "Hallelujah!"
Languages 	SPOKEBN LANGUAGESEnglish 5.1 DTS-HD Master AudioFrench 5.1 Dolby DigitalGerman 5.1 Dolby DigitalItalian 5.1 Dolby DigitalPortuguese 1.0 MonoSpanish 5.1 Dolby DigitalCzech 1.0 MonoHungarian 1.0 MonoPolish 5.1 Dolby Digital
SUBTITLESEnglish SDHFrenchGerman SDHItalian SDHPortugueseSpanishCroatianCzechDanishDutchFinnishGreekHebrewHungarianIcelandicKoreanNorwegianPolishRomanianRussianSwedishThai
Special Features 	Film Historian and Actor CommentaryIsolated Music Score
Trailers 	1959 Teaser Trailer1959 Theatrical Trailer1959 Re-Issue Trailer1969 Re-Issue Trailer1989 Re-Issue Trailer
Disc Three - 1925 Version and Special Features
Menus 	Features
Scene Selection 	1. Credits2. Weary Travelers3. Signs in the Sky4. The Nativity5. Godspeed, Simonides6. Judah and Esther7. Welcoming Messala8. To Be a Jew9. The Accident10. Arrested11. Water from the Carpenter12. The Galley13. "I live for revenge!"14. Battle Stations15. Under Siege16. Rescuing Arrius17. Adopted Son18. Idolized and Forgotten19. Nazorene's Preaching20. A Sheik of a Miser21. Last of the Hurs22. Offered the Reins23. Iras the Egyptian24. Seduction25. True Identity26. Messala's Curse27. Entering the Arena28. The Race Begins29. Victory30. Cause of the King31. Arrival in Jerusalem32. Unclean33. Reunited34. Vow of Silence35. The Condemned36. Route to Calvary37. Hur Family Miracle38. Morning Joy39. End Credits
Languages 	SPOKEN LANGUAGESMusic Score 2.0 Dolby Surround
SUBTITLESFrenchSpanish
Ben-Hur:The Epic That Changed CinemaScene Selection	1. Opening2. First Intimate Epic3. Product of the Fifties4. Expanding the Cinematic Experience5. Setting New Standards in Design6. Costume Design: Revealing Character7. Musical Score8. Chariot Race9. One for the Ages10. End Credits
Ben-Hur:The Making of an EpicScene Selection 	1. Introduction2. Publishing Phenomenon3. A Major Stage Production4. The 1907 Short Film5. The 1925 Silent Epic6. Italian Production Woes7. The Chariot Race8. 1959: Zimbalist and Wyler9. Italian Locations10. The Sea Battle; No Script11. Love Quarrel; Rewrites12. Celebrity Visitors13. Casting an Epic14. "Ben-Hur killed him."15. Religious Aspects16. The Score; Matte Shots17. The Chariot Sequence18. P.R. Campaign19. A Crowning Achievement20. End Credits
Ben-Hur: A JourneyThrough Pictures 	Audiovisual Recreation Via StillsStoryboardsSketchesMusicDialogue
Screen Tests 	Leslie Neilsen and Caesare DanovaLeslie Neilsen and Yale WexlerGeorge Baker and William RussellHaya Harareet Hair and Make-Up Tests
Special Features 	Vintage NewsreelsHighlights from the 4/4/60 Academy Award Ceremony
Languages 	SPOKEN LANGUAGESEnglish 2.0 Dolby Surround
SUBTITLESEnglishFrenchSpanish
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