# Lawrence of Arabia (1962) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/lawrence-of-arabia-1962/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 91% |
| Editorial Rating | 94/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 93% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 100/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | David Lean |
| Genres | Adventure, Biography |
| Runtime | 227 min |
| Festival premiere | BFI London 1962 |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Lean's desert epic remains the gold standard for large-format historical cinema and charismatic spectacle. Metascore 100/100. Directed by David Lean.

## Celluloid verdict

Lean's desert epic remains the gold standard for large-format historical cinema and charismatic spectacle.

## Synopsis

T. E. Lawrence unites Arab tribes against the Turks in World War I while wrestling with identity, imperialism, and his own mythmaking.

## Cast

Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn

## Accolades

Premiered at BFI London 1962.
- Won Best Picture — Academy Awards 1963
- Won Best Director — Academy Awards 1963

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix
the United States: Netflix
Indonesia: Netflix
Turkey: MUBI
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT
the Philippines: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix
Thailand: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Lawrence of Arabia worth watching?**
Lawrence of Arabia holds a 91% Celluloid Score. Lean's desert epic remains the gold standard for large-format historical cinema and charismatic spectacle.

**What is Lawrence of Arabia about?**
T. E. Lawrence unites Arab tribes against the Turks in World War I while wrestling with identity, imperialism, and his own mythmaking.

**Who directed Lawrence of Arabia?**
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) was directed by David Lean.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Lawrence of Arabia?**
91% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (94/100), Metascore (100/100), Letterboxd (4.4/5), and IMDb (8.3/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Lawrence of Arabia win?**
Lawrence of Arabia won Best Picture (Academy Awards 1963), Best Director (Academy Awards 1963).

**Where can I watch Lawrence of Arabia?**
Lawrence of Arabia is streaming on Netflix; on Netflix in the United States; on Netflix in Indonesia; on MUBI in Turkey; on U-NEXT in Japan; on Netflix in the Philippines; on Netflix in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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