Dina taun 1959, Ben-Hur diputer perdana di Loew's State Theatre di New York City dina tanggal 18 Nopémber 1959.[1] Éta pilem anu panggancangna, ogé pilem anu pangluhurna di taun 1959, dina prosés janten pilem anu pangluhurna kadua dina sajarah dina waktos éta saatos Gone with the Wind.[2] Ieu meunang rékor 11 Academy Awards, kalebet Best Picture, Best Director (Wyler), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Heston), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Griffith), sareng Best Cinematography <unk> Color (Surtehetes).[2] Ben-Hur ogé meunang tilu Golden Globe Awards, kalebet Best Motion Picture <unk> Drama, Director and Best Supporting Actor <unk> Motion Picture pikeun Stephen Boyd.
Teater Nagara Loew di New York City