Doctor Zhivago
“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.
Where to watch Doctor Zhivago in United States
Can I watch Doctor Zhivago in United States? Doctor Zhivago isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Doctor Zhivago streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Oldflix, Telecine Amazon Channel, Arte Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon 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 7.5/10 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
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 7.5/10 from 1,318 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
Doctor Zhivago isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Doctor Zhivago
Omar Sharif
Dr. Yuri Zhivago
Julie Christie
Lara Antipova
Geraldine Chaplin
Tonya Gromeko
Rod Steiger
Viktor Komarovsky
Alec Guinness
Gen. Yevgraf Zhivago
Tom Courtenay
Pasha Antipov / Strelnikov
Siobhán McKenna
Anna
Ralph Richardson
Alexander Gromeko
Rita Tushingham
The Girl
Adrienne Corri
Amelia
Bernard Kay
The Bolshevik
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 7.5/10 audience score from 1,318 ratings.
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