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Movie Info

Release Date: December 11, 1962
Runtime: 228 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Adventure War History
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $70,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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93%
Tomatometer
100
100/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.0/10
TMDB
3,371 votes
8.3/10
IMDb
340,853 votes
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Lawrence of Arabia

1962

"A journey beyond borders, into the heart of legend."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Lawrence d'Aràbia? 🇯🇵 JA: Arabia no Rorensu? 🇷🇴 RO: Lawrence al Arabiei 🇱🇻 LV: Arabijas Lorenss? 🇮🇱 HE: Lawrence Ish Arav? All international titles (11) →

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
1 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
1 1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1963 Oscars Best Director David Lean Winner
1963 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Omar Sharif Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1963 Oscars Best Director David Lean
Year Festival Category Winner
1963 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Omar Sharif

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Available in Romania on Netflix

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Box Office

Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $70,000,000
Profit $55,000,000
ROI +366.7% (4.7x)

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Lawrence of Arabia is directed by David Lean .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#based on true story 286 #thoughtful 42 #historical fiction 41 #provocative 33 #desert 29 #world war i 27 #horse 19 #british army 8 #british empire 7 #cairo 7 #arab 6 #jerusalem 6 #arabian 3 #ottoman empire 2 #damascus 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Lawrence of Arabia

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  • The film was primarily shot in the deserts of Jordan, with some scenes filmed in Spain and Morocco to capture the vast landscapes of Arabia.

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  • During filming, Peter O'Toole suffered from heat exhaustion due to the extreme temperatures in the desert, which led to several delays in production.

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  • Alec Guinness, who played Prince Faisal, wore heavy makeup to make his character appear more Arab, a decision that sparked discussions about representation in casting.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen lighting a match that was an anachronism, as matches were not widely available during World War I in that region.

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  • The film has influenced numerous directors and films, including the works of Steven Spielberg and David Lean's own later projects, echoing themes of leadership and conflict.

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