# Event Details - **Event Name**: BEN-HUR (2026 Re-release)(1959)(G)(Wed 4/1) 7pm (Thu 4/2) 7pm - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.About this EventBEN-HUR (/bɛnˈhɜːr/) is a 1959 American religious epic film directed by William Wyler, produced by Sam Zimbalist, and starring Charlton Hestonas the title character. A remake of the 1925 silent film with a similar title, it was adapted from Lew Wallace's 1880 novel . The screenplay is credited to Karl Tunberg, but includes contributions from Maxwell Anderson, S. N. Behrman, Gore Vidal, and Christopher Fry. The cast also features Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell and Sam Jaffe.Ben-Hur had the largest budget ($15.175 million), as well as the largest sets built, of any film produced at the time. Following a $14.7 million marketing effort, Ben-Hur premiered at Loew's State Theatre in New York City on November 18, 1959. It was the fastest-grossing as well as the highest-grossing film of 1959, becoming the second highest-grossing film in history at the time, after . It won a record eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Wyler), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Heston), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Griffith), and Best Cinematography – Color (Surtees); it also won Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for Stephen Boyd. In 1998, the American Film Institute named it the 72nd best American film and the second best American epic film in the AFI's 10 Top 10. In 2004, the National Film Preservation Boardselected Ben-Hur for preservation by the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON! If tickets are not available on Eventbrite, please purchase your tickets at the box office on the day of the event.FAQ'sWHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?BEN-HUR starts on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:00 pm, and Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm.WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?Attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 60 minutes prior to show time.WHERE DO I PARK?Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side.WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?YES! We intend to continue curating and programming some of the BEST cinema in Los Angeles County! We provide both an intimate Drive-In style setting, as well as traditional indoor cinema experiences. Please support by following us on Instagram and Facebook -- we'll keep you posted on our screenings and events! @GardenaCinemaFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @GARDENACINEMA. Website: www.gardenacinema.comhttps://youtu.be/NR1ZHKw09n8 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardena/ben-hur-2026-re-release1959gwed-4-1-7pm-thu-4-2-7pm/100001985557050588 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Art, Theatre, Exhibitions, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fben-hur-2026-re-release1959gwed-41-7pm-thu-42-7pm-tickets-1985557050588 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gardena - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Gardena Cinema - **lat**: 33.8960608 - **long**: -118.3263563 - **full address**: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Gardena Cinema (https://allevents.in/org/gardena-cinema/22505981) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c96f933efb0ef546e2ab5a75ac2351fd0846311fb2ca6262344e82de43b16c2a-rimg-w800-h364-dcdaa344-gmir.jpg?v=1774590364 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a1cfd87f11574e6d96e77b1f18bea54c3865c3a5cd974123b2155fa7193939d0-rimg-w400-h400-dcc48c33-gmir.jpg?v=1774590363 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 17.85 up to 17.85 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Gardena Cinema - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Entertainment, Art, Theatre, Exhibitions, performances - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about BEN-HUR (2026 Re-release)(1959)(G)(Wed 4/1) 7pm (Thu 4/2) 7pm ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "BEN-HUR (2026 Re-release)(1959)(G)(Wed 4/1) 7pm (Thu 4/2) 7pm", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c96f933efb0ef546e2ab5a75ac2351fd0846311fb2ca6262344e82de43b16c2a-rimg-w800-h364-dcdaa344-gmir.jpg?v=1774590364", "startDate": "2026-04-01", "endDate": "2026-04-02", "url": "https://allevents.in/gardena/ben-hur-2026-re-release1959gwed-4-1-7pm-thu-4-2-7pm/100001985557050588", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Gardena Cinema", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "14948 Crenshaw Boulevard", "postalCode": "90249", "addressLocality": "Gardena", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "33.8960608", "longitude": "-118.3263563" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-02", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "17.85", "highPrice": "17.85", "price": "17.85", "url": "https://allevents.in/gardena/ben-hur-2026-re-release1959gwed-4-1-7pm-thu-4-2-7pm/100001985557050588" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/gardena/ben-hur-2026-re-release1959gwed-4-1-7pm-thu-4-2-7pm/100001985557050588", "price": "17.85", "name": "Ben-Hur" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Gardena Cinema", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/gardena-cinema/22505981", "description": "Gardena Cinema is the only old-fashioned single-screen stand-alone independent movie theater in South Los Angeles. 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