Where to watch Lion of the Desert (1981) tonight
Lion of the Desert (1981) runs 2 h 53 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.3 from 210 TMDB members. Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.
- Runtime
- 2 h 53 min — ends 10:53 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- History, War, Drama
- Released
- April 17, 1981
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 from 210 votes
- Director
- Moustapha Akkad
- Starring
- Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Darkroom (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Lion of the Desert?
- Lion of the Desert is 2 h 53 min long (173 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Lion of the Desert rated?
- Lion of the Desert is rated PG in the US.
- Is Lion of the Desert a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. History and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 53 min, plan the evening: start by 8:07 pm to finish before 11 pm.
- Where can I stream Lion of the Desert?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Darkroom (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- Empire of the Sun (1987)
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