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Doctor Zhivago

1965·Movie·PG-13·200 min·7.6(1,272)

A Love Caught in the Fire of Revolution

The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution.

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Where is Doctor Zhivago streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaHBO MaxApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyWOW, Sky Go, Magenta TV+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceSooner, Molotov TV, SFR PlayApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FilminApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilOldflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Telecine Amazon Channel, Arte Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Doctor Zhivago

Doctor Zhivago is a 1965 English-language drama, romance and war film directed by David Lean. The cast is led by Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin. It has a runtime of 3h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Doctor Zhivago was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Carlo Ponti Production and made in Italy and United Kingdom. It was released on December 22, 1965, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $112 million worldwide.

Director
David Lean
Writers
Robert Bolt
Release date
December 22, 1965
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Italy, United Kingdom
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$112 million
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Carlo Ponti Production
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Doctor Zhivago cast & crew

Doctor Zhivago was directed by David Lean and written by Robert Bolt.

The cast features Omar Sharif as Dr. Yuri Zhivago, Julie Christie as Lara Antipova, Geraldine Chaplin as Tonya Gromeko, Rod Steiger as Viktor Komarovsky, Alec Guinness as Gen. Yevgraf Zhivago, and Tom Courtenay as Pasha Antipov / Strelnikov.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Freddie Young, and it was produced by Arvid Griffen and Carlo Ponti.

Is Doctor Zhivago worth watching?

Doctor Zhivago holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 1,272 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 3h 20m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and war, Doctor Zhivago is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Doctor Zhivago

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Cast of Doctor Zhivago

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

Dr. Yuri Zhivago

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Lara Antipova

Geraldine Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Tonya Gromeko

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Viktor Komarovsky

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Gen. Yevgraf Zhivago

Tom Courtenay

Tom Courtenay

Pasha Antipov / Strelnikov

Siobhán McKenna

Siobhán McKenna

Anna

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Alexander Gromeko

Rita Tushingham

Rita Tushingham

The Girl

Adrienne Corri

Adrienne Corri

Amelia

Bernard Kay

Bernard Kay

The Bolshevik

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

Medical Professor

Doctor Zhivago — FAQs

Where can I watch Doctor Zhivago in United States?

Doctor Zhivago is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Doctor Zhivago in?

Doctor Zhivago is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Doctor Zhivago?

Doctor Zhivago runs 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes).

What is Doctor Zhivago rated?

Doctor Zhivago is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 1,272 ratings.

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