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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a 1983 war film set in 1942 on the island of Java during World War II. The story revolves around British Major Jack Celliers, the strict Captain Yonoi, Colonel John Lawrence, and Sergeant Hara, depicting a clash of wills between individuals from diverse backgrounds.

ReleasedMay 28, 1983

Box Office$2M

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Current#1,043▲2,994of 9,459 moviesOn Jul 8, 20261.5 score 1-Year#2,671365-day averageJul 2025 – Jul 20260.7 score All-Time Peak#2,195of 9,460 moviesApr 2 – May 1, 20233.5 score Drama#390of 4,447 moviesOn Jul 8, 2026 History#42of 426 moviesOn Jul 8, 2026 War#43of 266 moviesOn Jul 8, 2026

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