An LCD includes a liquid crystal panel, first and second polarizing plates attached to opposing surfaces of the liquid crystal panel, a first front light unit over a front side of the liquid crystal panel, a second front light unit over a rear side of the liquid crystal panel, a first film disposed between the first polarizing plate and the first front light unit, for receiving a surrounding light and directing the surrounding light toward the rear side of the liquid crystal panel, and a diffusion sheet disposed between the second polarizing plate and the second front light unit.