Lawrence of Arabia
1962, English. Directed by David Lean.
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During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.
- Runtime
- 3h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Lawrence of Arabia isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- David LeanDirector
- Peter O'TooleT.E. Lawrence
- Alec GuinnessPrince Feisal
- Anthony QuinnAuda abu Tayi
- Jack HawkinsGeneral Edmund Allenby
- Omar SharifSherif Ali
- José FerrerTurkish Bey
- Anthony QuayleColonel Harry Brighton
- Claude RainsMr. Dryden
- Arthur KennedyJackson Bentley
- Donald WolfitGeneral Archibald Murray
- I.S. JoharGasim
- Gamil RatibMajid
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1962
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Robert Bolt, Michael Wilson
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $70M
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What Lawrence of Arabia is based on
Lawrence of Arabia is based on Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1922) by T. E. Lawrence.
True story · 1922
Seven Pillars of Wisdom
By T. E. Lawrence
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Lawrence of Arabia: quick answers
Is Lawrence of Arabia worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 3,672 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lawrence of Arabia?
Lawrence of Arabia runs 228 minutes (3h 48m).
Does Lawrence of Arabia have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lawrence of Arabia. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lawrence of Arabia parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lawrence of Arabia is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Lawrence of Arabia on?
Lawrence of Arabia isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lawrence of Arabia?
If you liked Lawrence of Arabia, try Kingdom of Heaven, Khartoum, The Alamo.
Who directed Lawrence of Arabia?
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) was directed by David Lean and stars Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn.
What is Lawrence of Arabia based on?
Lawrence of Arabia is based on Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1922) by T. E. Lawrence.