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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983): movie guide
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) is a Drama, History, War running about 124 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 556 votes. Notable cast includes David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1983-05-28
- Runtime: 124 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Drama, History, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1983-05-28
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What is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence about?
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.
Cast highlights
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence features David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson, Johnny Ohkura. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1983-05-28. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (556 votes). Genres: Drama, History, War. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
Discover Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is listed as Drama, History, War on TMDB.
- How long is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence runs about 124 minutes.
- Who stars in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
- Cast highlights include David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson, Johnny Ohkura.
- Does Cinema Box stream Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
