Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (movie 1983) - Where to Watch & Attention

Q: Where can I watch "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" online?

You can currently stream "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" on Criterion Channel, YouTube TV. You can watch with ads on Tubi TV, YouTube Free, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel.

Q: Which streaming service has "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence"?

"Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" is available on Criterion Channel, YouTube TV.

Q: Where can I stream "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" for free?

You can watch "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" for free on Tubi TV, YouTube Free, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel.

Q: Where can I rent or buy "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" digitally?

Digital rental and purchase options are not currently available.

Q: Is "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" based on a true story?

No, there has been no suggestion that "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" is based on a true story.

Q: What sub-genres does "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" belong to?

The Movie has the following sub-genres: 1940s, based on novel or book, complicated, court martial, depressing, distressing, frustrated, java, indonesia, meditative, pacific war, prison camp, prisoner of war, war crimes, world war ii.

Q: What is the rating of "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence"?

The Movie is rated 7.2/10 on IMDb (22,728 votes), 73% on TMDB (506 votes), 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53/100 on Metacritic.

Q: When was "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" released?

The Movie was released on September 2, 1983.

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17+•May 28, 1983•Japan, New Zealand +1•2h 4m

Domestic: 2 306 560 $

Original 戦場のメリークリスマス

Language Japanese

W2TCH 71% Good

Won 1 BAFTA Award10 wins & 8 nominations total

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Domestic Box Office (USA):	2 306 560 $
Worldwide Box Office:	2 306 560 $
Country:	Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Age rating:	17+
MPAA rating:	R
W2TCH Rating:	71% Good
Length:	2 h 4 min

Alternative title:	戦場のメリークリスマス
Release year:	1983
Language:	English
Awards:	🏆 Won 1 BAFTA Award10 wins & 8 nominations total
Type:	Movie