Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1984, Good Morning, Mr. Orwell is a comedy, animation and music film directed by Emile Ardolino, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the much-anticipated Orwellian year, Paik and Co. were keen to demonstrate satellite TV's ability to serve positive ends-- Namely, the intercontinental exchange of culture, combining both highbrow and entertainment elements. A live broadcast shared between WNET TV in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, linked up with broadcasters in Germany and South Korea, reached a worldwide audience of over 10 or even 25 million (including the later repeat transmissions).
Who’s in it. Good Morning, Mr. Orwell stars Peter Gabriel as Self (archive footage), Laurie Anderson as Self (archive footage), George Plimpton as Self and Joseph Beuys as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Good Morning, Mr. Orwell sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Morning, Mr. Orwell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Morning, Mr. Orwell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good Morning, Mr. Orwell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good Morning, Mr. Orwell worth watching?
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Good Morning, Mr. Orwell?
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell stars Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson, George Plimpton, Joseph Beuys and John Cage.
- When was Good Morning, Mr. Orwell released?
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.