# Lawrence of Arabia (1962) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/lawrence-of-arabia-1962/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 92% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 100/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | David Lean |
| Genres | Adventure, Biography |
| Runtime | 227 min |

## Quick answer

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) earns a 92% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Lean's desert epic remains the gold standard for large-format historical cinema and charismatic spectacle. Metascore 100/100. Directed by David Lean.

## Critics consensus

Lean's desert epic remains the gold standard for large-format historical cinema and charismatic spectacle.

## Synopsis

T. E. Lawrence unites Arab tribes against the Turks in World War I while wrestling with identity, imperialism, and his own mythmaking.

## Cast

Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Lawrence of Arabia worth watching?**
Lawrence of Arabia holds a 92% Celluloid Score. Lean's desert epic remains the gold standard for large-format historical cinema and charismatic spectacle.

**What is Lawrence of Arabia about?**
T. E. Lawrence unites Arab tribes against the Turks in World War I while wrestling with identity, imperialism, and his own mythmaking.

**Who directed Lawrence of Arabia?**
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) was directed by David Lean.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Lawrence of Arabia?**
92% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 93%, Metascore 100/100, Letterboxd 4.4/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**Where can I watch Lawrence of Arabia?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Lawrence of Arabia page for current options.

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