Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Director: Nagisa Ōshima
"Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit."
Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, and Sergeant Hara, brutal and simpleton, will witness the struggle of wills between two men from very different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash.
Where to Watch
YouTube TV
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Cast
David Bowie
Celliers
Tom Conti
Lawrence
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Yonoi
Takeshi Kitano
Hara
Jack Thompson
Hicksley
Johnny Ohkura
Kanemoto
Alistair Browning
De Jong
James Malcolm
Celliers' Brother
Chris Broun
Celliers (12 Years)
Yuya Uchida
Commandant of Military Prison
Ryūnosuke Kaneda
President of the Court
Takashi Naito
Lieutenant Iwata
In brief
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) is a drama, history, war film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 546 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 4min. You can stream it on: YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence online?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is available on the following streaming services: YouTube TV, Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence runs 124 minutes (2h 4min).
What rating does Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence have?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 546 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence from?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was released in 1983.
