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      PG In Theaters Sun Aug 11 3h 42m Biography History Drama Adventure TRAILER for Lawrence of Arabia: Trailer 1 List David Oyelowo's Five Favorite Films David Oyelowo's Five Favorite Films 1:06 Lawrence of Arabia: Trailer 1 Lawrence of Arabia: Trailer 1 4:44 View more videos
      93% Tomatometer 134 Reviews 93% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Coming Soon In Theaters Sun Aug 11 Reserve Tickets
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      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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Luke G Absolute brilliance in capturing the obsessive art and terrors of war and death. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/11/24 Full Review Rick S One of the greatest films of all time. Stunning cinematography, epic storytelling and excellent acting. Yes, the run time is long but every second is well worth it. Made in an era when "sweeping" was the watchword for truly amazing film making. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/24 Full Review Andy B Undeniably a classic, although the bloated runtime does make it hard work. The fact that every single person speaks perfect English hasn't aged too well either and I'm loathe to say it but at times with every scene dragged out to interminable length, it starts to feel self indulgent and just a bit boring. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/09/24 Full Review Bill D A brilliant film, epic in all ways, based on the real-life WW1 exploits of T E Laurence. To be match the scale of the deserts and the battles and to be properly appreciated it must be seen in a wide screen cinema. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Larry H An epic adventure that stands the test of time. It ages beautifully. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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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