What is the Metascore for Lawrence of Arabia?

Lawrence of Arabia has a Metascore of 100 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Lawrence of Arabia?

Lawrence of Arabia is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Lawrence of Arabia streaming in?

Lawrence of Arabia streams on Netflix in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in the Philippines; Netflix in Thailand; MUBI in Turkey; Netflix in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

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

Item: Lawrence of Arabia
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by David Lean · 1962 · Last reviewed August 26, 2026

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Answer Summary

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

91%

Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

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94% Editorial Rating

93% Audience snapshot · excluded

100 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4

8.3 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 3h 47m
Cast: Peter O'Toole , Alec Guinness , Anthony Quinn
Streaming: Netflix
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

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

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Official theatrical poster for Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Columbia Pictures

Where to watch

Netflix

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

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

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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. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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

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Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Review: A British Classic

★★★★½ 4.5/5

David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia (1962) endures as a defining adventure landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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