Ben-Hur
Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd
A Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, but it's not long before he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.
Why you'll love it
A classic epic film that showcases Heston's powerful performance as a Jewish prince seeking revenge and redemption.
Planet of the Apes
Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter
After being kept in hypersleep during a long expedition into deep space, an astronaut crew crash-lands in the 40th century on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved.
Why you'll love it
A groundbreaking science fiction film where Heston plays an astronaut who discovers a world dominated by intelligent apes.
The Ten Commandments
Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter
Moses, raised as a prince of Egypt in the Pharaoh's household, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people from slavery.
Why you'll love it
Heston stars as Moses in this grand retelling of the biblical story, highlighting themes of faith and freedom.
Soylent Green
Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young
A nightmarish futuristic fantasy about the controlling power of big corporations and an innocent cop who stumbles on the truth.
Why you'll love it
In a dystopian future, Heston's character uncovers a shocking secret about the food supply, raising ethical questions.
The Omega Man
Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash
Dr Robert Neville has developed an experimental vaccine which makes him the only immune survivor of a biological catastrophe. A gang of homicidal mutants blame science for their condition and attempt to kill him.
Why you'll love it
Heston portrays a lone survivor in a post-apocalyptic world, battling mutated humans and searching for hope.