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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), directed by Nagisa Ōshima, is a drama film and is available to stream on 5 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.2/10 and 86% on Rotten Tomatoes from 518 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1983, it's a 1980s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars David Bowie, Tom Conti, and Ryuichi Sakamoto. At 124 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence online, the best option is Criterion Channel for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Apocalypse Now and A History of Violence, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Criterion Channel.
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the US.
- No — Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Criterion Channel.
- Yes — Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is available to stream for free (with ads) on Plex, Plex Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi, and it's also included with Criterion Channel.
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence runs 2h 4m (124 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 53/100.
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