Doctor Zhivago (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1965, Doctor Zhivago is a drama, war and romance film directed by David Lean, running about 200 minutes. “Turbulent were the times and fiery was the love story of Zhivago, his wife and the passionate, tender Lara.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Doctor Zhivago stars Julie Christie as Lara Antipova, Geraldine Chaplin as Tonya Gromeko, Tom Courtenay as Pasha Antipov / Strelnikov and Alec Guinness as Gen. Yevgraf Zhivago, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Doctor Zhivago has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $111.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Zhivago page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Zhivago tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Zhivago (1965)?
- In US, Doctor Zhivago is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doctor Zhivago worth watching?
- Doctor Zhivago holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doctor Zhivago?
- Doctor Zhivago stars Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Tom Courtenay, Alec Guinness and Siobhán McKenna.
- When was Doctor Zhivago released?
- Doctor Zhivago was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 200 minutes.