Alec Guinness, Geraldine Chaplin, Jeffrey Rockland

Sweeping epic about a Russian doctor pursuing the woman he loves during Russia's turbulent political changes of World War I, the Bolshevik Revolution and Communism's rise to power.

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PG-13, 3 hrs. 17 min.

Directed by: David Lean

Release Date: December 22, 1965

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DVD Release Date: January 1, 1998

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  • January 12, 2009
    a revolution gone wrong and romance beyond hope. an epic of these two themes. how beautiful is julie christie? the film itself is also beautifully shot. i thought rod steiger was brilliant as the generally depraved character. as for omar sharif he still manages to annoy me. the s...( read more)cene with the christmas tree being erected and lara firing off the gun is the most memorable due to it being where all the main characters first converge. slow going but worth the watch. appreciated by the time the credits roll
  • November 8, 2008
    From Pasternak's sweeping epic novel, set in the World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution It's strenght lies in it's portraal of the realities of life in Russia after the 1917 Communist Revolution. The most memorable thing of all is the romantic score.
  • September 6, 2008
    I'll list a couple of points.

    Pros:
    1) Beautifully shot. Great talent behind the camera, and breathtaking scenery.
    2) Omar Sharif. He portrays an emotional character without getting sentimental.
    3) Script.

    Cons:
    1) Lara's character. I mean, she's very beautiful, but not the typ...( read more)e men would become obsessed with. She spends her life being manipulated by a series of men. The reasonable response would be pity, not a wild occupation with someone so weak.
    2) Though the theme song is relaxing, I felt somewhat sick of it after the 11th time it was played throughout the film.

    In total, the pros outweigh the cons. Three - and - a - half seems acceptable to me.
  • March 7, 2008
    Long, Long, Long love story involving using the history of Russia and its transformation to the USSR as a backdrop. Good film, might doze off a bit.
  • February 17, 2008
    To me Dr Zhivago is an unforgettable movie. Following one amazing person through a period before, during and after Russia's Bolshevik revolution. I've always loved the music as well. One of my top ten movies.
  • October 2, 2009
    Doctor Zhivago is a 1965 epic or drama-romance-war film directed by David Lean and loosely based on the famous novel of the same name by Boris Pasternak.
  • September 28, 2009
    I love the shots and the colours, but I need a second look at the story. I watched this late at night the first time, and this is THREE HOURS AND SEVENTEEN MINUTES?! It's no puzzle now why I can't come up with anything to write for this film. When you're sleepy, you're sleepy, ...( read more)and your eyes just drop it like it's hawt...feel free to ignore that last comment.
  • September 11, 2009
    David Lean's giant epic masterpiece and arguably his most mature production as well. Watch it completely out of stress and any other concern you could have, open your mind and give it patience. You'll totally enjoy this terrific story, winner of 5 Academy Awards.

    94/100
  • September 6, 2009
    ...must see this story...
  • September 3, 2009
    La innolvidable canción a Lara, prueba de un amor a todo dar, de esos queya no se dan.

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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Although its portentous historical drama evaporates once you return to the fresh air, watching it can be seductive. full review

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    July 26, 2007
    I'M NOT A HUGE LOVE STORY MOVIE BUFF. BUT THERE ARE A FEW THAT HAVE REALLY TOUCHED ME AND DR. ZHIVAGO IS ONE OF THOSE TRUE CLASSIC LOVE STORIES. A MUST SEE FOR THOSE WHO TRULY ENJOY A GREAT LOVE STORY.
  • NORTHEASTJULIET
    June 3, 2007
    Dr Zhivago is a true classic movie, & one of my favorites. Zhivago (Sharif) is torn between the love of two women. His wife, (Chaplin) a sweet,and devoted woman, or Lara, (Christie) the beautiful woman he loves, & desires with all his heart, & soul.
    The beautiful song "Lara's Theme" originated from Dr Zhivago. I highly recommend this movie to anyone that have not seen it. Beautifully done!

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