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Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)
Columbia Pictures


9.5

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MPAA RATING: PG

Starring Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Omar Sharif, José Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, and Claude Rains

The 40th anniversary re-release of David Lean's 1962 masterpiece, starring Peter O'Toole in one of the most electrifying debuts in film history.

GENRE(S):	War
WRITTEN BY:	Robert Bolt Michael Wilson T.E. Lawrence (writings)
DIRECTED BY:	David Lean
RELEASE DATE:	DVD: April 3, 2001 Video: November 1, 1999 Theatrical: September 20, 2002
RUNNING TIME:	222 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	UK

Winner, Best Picture, Best Director (Lean), Best Cinematogrphy, Best Music Score, 1963 Academy Awards; Nominated, Best Actor (O'Toole), Best Supporting Actor (Sharif), Best Screenplay, 1963 Academy Awards

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt

In short, they don't make 'em like this one anymore. Viewing it is like taking a time machine to a movie age that was more naive than our own in some ways, more sophisticated and ambitious in others.

100

Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

What a bold, mad act of genius it was, to make Lawrence of Arabia, or even think that it could be made.

100

Chicago Tribune Michael Wilmington

It's perhaps only because it can't be seen in its full glory on television that "Lawrence" isn't ranked more highly on some recent all-time "best film" lists. But it belongs near the very top. It's an astonishing, unrepeatable epic.

100

ReelViews James Berardinelli

Riveting from beginning to end, featuring stellar performances, amazing cinematography, and a story without a trace of fat, the film does everything an epic is supposed to do - and more.

100

TV Guide Staff [not credited]

David Lean's splendid biography of the enigmatic T.E. Lawrence paints a complex portrait of the desert-loving Englishman who united Arab tribes in battle against the Ottoman Turks during WWI.

100

New Times (L.A.) Andy Klein

Released in 1962, it was pretty clearly the most intelligent spectacular within living memory. On its 40th anniversary, it's even better.

100

Boston Globe Janice Page

Lawrence is back on the big screen, and it simply demands to be seen. Yes, again.

The average user rating for this movie is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 27 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Adam D. gave it a10:
One of the best movies ever made. Peter O'Toole's performance is a masterpiece.

Steve T. gave it a10:
The greatest movie ever made.

jusy gave it a10:
A masterpiece that touches the soul--this movie is brilliant in every way. I think it is the best movie ever made, with haunting photography and incredible performances, especially by O'Toole and Sharif. It is an experience, especially on the wide screen.

Joseph H. gave it a10:
Perhaps at time overly grand in spectacular-ism and edited to feature the cinematography, it is probably the most memorable film over my 77 years. The history lesson should be used in classrooms and political training for all governmental agencies. To defy the creed of killing and tribalism without cultural cleansing will perpetuate wars forever. The military industrial complex was exposed by one of our most forgotten presidents.

Orrin L. gave it a10:
This movie is just to good to be criticzied. It is almost like the movie was not done by a human. This treasure does prove that David Lean is the master of span and vastness in directing. This is the greatest movie of all time.

Andrew H. gave it a10:
It takes your breath away.

Nick C. gave it a10:
An amazing film!

Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) Columbia Pictures

Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)
Columbia Pictures