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Lawrence of Arabia Review (1962) — 91% Celluloid Score

Directed by David Lean · 1962 ·

Short answer

Is Lawrence of Arabia worth watching?

Yes. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) earns a 91% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

91%
Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

4-input transparent breakdown

94% Editorial Rating
93% Audience snapshot · excluded
100 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4
8.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
3h 47m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · PG (Australia) · 12 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Peter O'Toole , Alec Guinness , Anthony Quinn
Streaming
Netflix
Language
English

Also known as लॉरेंस ऑफ़ अरेबिया Lawrence de Arabia Lawrence d'Arabie Lawrence von Arabien Lawrence da Arábia アラビアのロレンス 아라비아의 로렌스 阿拉伯的劳伦斯

🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Picture, Academy Awards 1963

Where to watch

  • Netflix

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Where to watch Lawrence of Arabia by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Netflix
Japan U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Philippines Netflix
Thailand Netflix
Turkey MUBI
United States Netflix

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (100/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, biography pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who dislike long runtimes

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Is Lawrence of Arabia worth watching?

Yes — Lawrence of Arabia earns a 91% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, biography pick, but viewers who dislike long runtimes may want to skip it. Read our full review (4.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

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

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Review: An Epic of Sand and Ego

Lawrence of Arabia is David Lean's Oscar-winning desert epic about T. E. Lawrence in the First World War, a spectacle that doubles as a study of a troubled hero.

Yes. It is one of the greatest epics ever made, essential for anyone who loves cinema at its grandest, provided you can commit to nearly four hours.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Lawrence of Arabia: frequently asked questions

Is Lawrence of Arabia worth watching?

Yes. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) has a Celluloid Score of 91%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Lawrence of Arabia?

In the United States, Lawrence of Arabia streams on Netflix with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in the Philippines. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Lawrence of Arabia?

Lawrence of Arabia runs 3 hours 47 minutes (227 minutes).

What is Lawrence of Arabia rated?

Lawrence of Arabia is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, PG in Australia, 12 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Lawrence of Arabia?

Lawrence of Arabia is directed by David Lean and stars Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn.

What is the Metascore for Lawrence of Arabia?

Metacritic's Metascore for Lawrence of Arabia is 100 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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