Columbia Pictures Lawrence of Arabia
Directed by David Lean · 1962
Quick Verdict
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) has a 92% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.
92%
Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick Averaged from 5 sources
94% Critic Score
93% Audience
100 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4
8.3 IMDb /10
Is Lawrence of Arabia worth watching?
Yes — Lawrence of Arabia earns a 92% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.
Critics Consensus
Lean's desert epic remains the gold standard for large-format historical cinema and charismatic spectacle.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
Critic Reviews
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