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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

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

Movie"Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit."

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Need to watch 'streaming service to buy, rent, , or watch the Nagisa Ōshima-directed movie via subscription can be difficult, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.

We've listed a number 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 nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence' right now, here are some details 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 compiled reviews from 479 respected s.

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 Amazon Video, and Criterion Channel .

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