Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1984, Nineteen Eighty-Four is a thriller, drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Michael Radford, running about 113 minutes. “George Orwell's terrifying vision comes to the screen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George Orwell's novel of a totalitarian future society in which a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.
Who’s in it. Nineteen Eighty-Four stars John Hurt as Winston Smith, Richard Burton as O'Brien, Suzanna Hamilton as Julia and Cyril Cusack as Charrington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Nineteen Eighty-Four has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nineteen Eighty-Four page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nineteen Eighty-Four tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)?
- In US, Nineteen Eighty-Four is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nineteen Eighty-Four worth watching?
- Nineteen Eighty-Four holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nineteen Eighty-Four?
- Nineteen Eighty-Four stars John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack and Gregor Fisher.
- When was Nineteen Eighty-Four released?
- Nineteen Eighty-Four was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.