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Doctor Zhivago

PG-1319653h 20mDavid Lean
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 69

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"A Love Caught in the Fire of Revolution"

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.

DramaRomanceWar
DaughterBased On Novel Or BookLove TriangleNurseWorld War ISuicide AttemptLoss Of Loved OneForbidden LoveStepparentsRussian Revolution (1917)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Doctor Zhivago (1965) 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 stars in Doctor Zhivago?

Doctor Zhivago stars Omar Sharif (Dr. Yuri Zhivago), Julie Christie (Lara Antipova), Geraldine Chaplin (Tonya Gromeko), Rod Steiger (Viktor Komarovsky), Alec Guinness (Gen. Yevgraf Zhivago). The film was directed by David Lean.

How long is Doctor Zhivago?

Doctor Zhivago has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1965. It is rated PG-13.

Is Doctor Zhivago worth watching?

Doctor Zhivago holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Drama, Romance, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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