The Road to 1984 (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1984, The Road to 1984 is a tv movie, drama and history film directed by David Wheatley, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. 1984 was not a leap into the future-but a look at the dangers already present-in Orwell's lifetime. The Road to 1984 intertwines vision and reality. It displays the passion and chronicles the career of Orwell--who warned us of what could happen if we stayed on that road--his road to 1948 and ours to 1984.
Who’s in it. The Road to 1984 stars James Fox as Eric Blair/George Orwell/Winston Smith, Janet Dale as Eileen Blair, Julia Goodman as Sonia Brownell/Julia and Judy Holt as Susan Watson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Road to 1984 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road to 1984 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road to 1984 tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road to 1984 (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Road to 1984 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Road to 1984 worth watching?
- The Road to 1984 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Road to 1984?
- The Road to 1984 stars James Fox, Janet Dale, Julia Goodman, Judy Holt and Don McKillop.
- When was The Road to 1984 released?
- The Road to 1984 was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.