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Lawrence of Arabia

8.019623h 48mMovieAdventureHistoryWar

During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.

DirectorDavid Lean
WritersRobert Bolt·Michael Wilson
ProducerSam Spiegel

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Lean

POPeter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole
T.E. Lawrence
AGAlec Guinness
Alec Guinness
Prince Feisal
OSOmar Sharif
Omar Sharif
Sherif Ali
AQAnthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
Auda abu Tayi
JHJack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
General Allenby
JFJosé Ferrer
José Ferrer
Turkish Bey
AQAnthony Quayle
Anthony Quayle
Colonel Harry Brighton
CRClaude Rains
Claude Rains
Mr. Dryden
AKArthur Kennedy
Arthur Kennedy
Jackson Bentley
DWDonald Wolfit
Donald Wolfit
General Murray
IJI.S. Johar
I.S. Johar
Gasim
GRGamil Ratib
Gamil Ratib
Majid

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Lawrence of Arabia — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lawrence of Arabia?

Lawrence of Arabia isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Lawrence of Arabia on Netflix?

No, Lawrence of Arabia is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Lawrence of Arabia on Amazon Prime Video?

Lawrence of Arabia isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Lawrence of Arabia for free?

Lawrence of Arabia isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Lawrence of Arabia based on a true story?

Yes — Lawrence of Arabia is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).