Where to Watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence' right now, here are some specifics about the Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation drama flick.

Released September 2nd, 1983, 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence' stars Takeshi Kitano The R movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 4 min, and received a score of 73 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 479 respected s.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, and Sergeant Hara, brutal and simpleton, will witness the struggle of wills between two men from very different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash."

'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel, and Amazon Video .