Fahrenheit 451 (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1966, Fahrenheit 451 is a drama and science fiction film directed by François Truffaut, running about 113 minutes. “What if you had no right to read?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Fireman Montag begins to question the morality of his vocation…
Who’s in it. Fahrenheit 451 stars Julie Christie as Clarisse / Linda Montag, Oskar Werner as Guy Montag, Cyril Cusack as Captain Beatty and Anton Diffring as Fabian / Headmistress, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Fahrenheit 451 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fahrenheit 451 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fahrenheit 451 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fahrenheit 451 (1966)?
- In US, Fahrenheit 451 is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fahrenheit 451 worth watching?
- Fahrenheit 451 holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fahrenheit 451?
- Fahrenheit 451 stars Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, Cyril Cusack, Anton Diffring and Jeremy Spenser.
- When was Fahrenheit 451 released?
- Fahrenheit 451 was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.