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Doctor Zhivago (1965)

“A Love Caught in the Fire of Revolution”

7.6/10 · 1,272 votes 3h 20m pg-13 RomanceDramaWar

#4 of 12 films from 1965 #161 of 1371 in romance

Directed by David Lean · Written by Robert Bolt, Boris Pasternak

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Overview

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.

Cast

Omar Sharifas Dr. Yuri Zhivago
Julie Christieas Lara Antipova
Geraldine Chaplinas Tonya Gromeko
Rod Steigeras Viktor Komarovsky
Alec Guinnessas Gen. Yevgraf Zhivago
Tom Courtenayas Pasha Antipov / Strelnikov
Siobhán McKennaas Anna
Ralph Richardsonas Alexander Gromeko
Rita Tushinghamas The Girl
Adrienne Corrias Amelia
Bernard Kayas The Bolshevik
Geoffrey Keenas Medical Professor
Klaus Kinskias Kostoyed Amourski
Jeffrey Rocklandas Sasha

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 1965
Runtime200 min (3h 20m) — longer as the 1965 average of 115 min
GenresRomance, Drama, War
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$111,858,363 (10.2× budget)
IMDbtt0059113

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Questions

How long is Doctor Zhivago?
Doctor Zhivago runs 200 minutes (3h 20m), which is long for a romance — plan for it.
Is Doctor Zhivago worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 1,272 votes, which places it #4 of 12 films released in 1965 in this index (top 75%) and #161 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Doctor Zhivago?
Doctor Zhivago was directed by David Lean. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), Brief Encounter (1945).
Who stars in Doctor Zhivago?
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; Tom Courtenay as Pasha Antipov / Strelnikov.
What is Doctor Zhivago rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Doctor Zhivago?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6206.

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