1984 (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1954, 1984 is a drama, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Rudolph Cartier, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A man who works for 'The Party' (an all powerful empire led by a man known only as 'Big Brother') begins to have thoughts of rebellion and love for a fellow member. Together they look to help bring down the party.
Who’s in it. 1984 stars Peter Cushing as Winston Smith, Yvonne Mitchell as Julia, Donald Pleasence as Syme and Arnold Diamond as Emanuel Goldstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, 1984 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1984 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1984 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1984 (1954)?
- In GB, 1984 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1984 worth watching?
- 1984 holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 1984?
- 1984 stars Peter Cushing, Yvonne Mitchell, Donald Pleasence, Arnold Diamond and Campbell Gray.
- When was 1984 released?
- 1984 was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.