Lawrence of Arabia

PG

Released Dec 16, 1962

3h 42m

Biography

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Due to his knowledge of the native Bedouin tribes, British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) is sent to Arabia to find Prince Faisal (Alec Guinness) and serve as a liaison between the Arabs and the British in their fight against the Turks. With the aid of native Sherif Ali (Omar Sharif), Lawrence rebels against the orders of his superior officer and strikes out on a daring camel journey across the harsh desert to attack a well-guarded Turkish port.

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Critics Consensus

The epic of all epics, Lawrence of Arabia cements director David Lean's status in the filmmaking pantheon with nearly four hours of grand scope, brilliant performances, and beautiful cinematography.

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Marjory Adams

Boston Globe

From the early shots laid on the sun-hot sands there is grandeur and awe-inspiring, stark splendor, against which men fight and die, battle for their ambitions and then see their dearest ideals crushed by uncaring, mercenary politicians.

Apr 20, 2021

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Mae Tinee

Chicago Tribune

The script is taut and expressive and the musical score deftly attuned to the tale. Director David Lean has molded his massive material with skill, but personally I felt the film was too long,

Apr 20, 2021

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Josephine O'Neill

Sydney Morning Herald

A supremely engrossing film, Lawrence of Arabia makes one forget that it runs nearly three and three-quarter hours: and sends one out haunted and shaken.

Apr 20, 2021

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James Baldwin

The Devil Finds Work

It may be said that the weary melancholy underlying Lawrence of Arabia stems from the stupefying apprehension that, whereas England may have been doomed to civilize the world, no power under heaven can civilize England.

May 1, 2024

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

As the larger-than-life, controversial, and complicated titular T.E. Lawrence, Peter O’Toole gives one of the singular performances in the history of film. His immense onscreen presence is a worthy juxtaposition for the man he portrays.

Jun 8, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The second half isn’t quite as compelling as the first, but to paraphrase a comment I once read regarding another film: The first half is pure perfection, and then it devolves into one of the best movies ever made.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 15, 2023

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Spencer Nielsen

Perhaps the epic to end all epics. Lawrence of Arabia feels like the promise of larger-than-life spectacles, delivered. Yet, with how grand it all is, David Lean never loses focus on the personal story of T.E. Lawrence.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/24

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Joseph

Amazing epic truly a movie one should watch at least once in their lifetime.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/22

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Brian

I thought it was a very good movie. Hopefully I can purchase a video of the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/21

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Tamara K

Definitely one of my favorites. Must be seen in a theater.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/06/24

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Hank T

The ability to accurately capture a historical story... I can't. Its just epic. Go watch it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/04/24

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Oscar J

The movie is long but does not feel like it since it's just a great tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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David Lean

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Peter O'Toole

T.E. Lawrence

Alec Guinness

Prince Feisal

Anthony Quinn

Auda abu Tayi

Omar Sharif

Sherif Ali ibn el Kharish

Jack Hawkins

Gen. Lord Edmund Allenby

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Synopsis

Due to his knowledge of the native Bedouin tribes, British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) is sent to Arabia to find Prince Faisal (Alec Guinness) and serve as a liaison between the Arabs and the British in their fight against the Turks. With the aid of native Sherif Ali (Omar Sharif), Lawrence rebels against the orders of his superior officer and strikes out on a daring camel journey across the harsh desert to attack a well-guarded Turkish port.

Director: David Lean
Producer: Robert A. Harris, Sam Spiegel
Screenwriter: Robert Bolt, Michael Wilson
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Horizon Films
Rating: PG
Genre: Biography, History, Drama, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 16, 1962, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 2, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.0M
Runtime: 3h 42m
Sound Mix: Surround

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