Fahrenheit 451 (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2018, Fahrenheit 451 is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Ramin Bahrani, running about 100 minutes. “Knowledge is a dangerous thing” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In an oppressive future, a 'fireman' whose duty is to destroy all books begins to question his task.
Who’s in it. Fahrenheit 451 stars Michael B. Jordan as Guy Montag, Michael Shannon as Captain Beatty, Sofia Boutella as Clarisse McClellan and Khandi Alexander as Toni Morrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Fahrenheit 451 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Fahrenheit 451 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fahrenheit 451 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fahrenheit 451 (2018)?
- In US, Fahrenheit 451 is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Fahrenheit 451 worth watching?
- Fahrenheit 451 holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fahrenheit 451?
- Fahrenheit 451 stars Michael B. Jordan, Michael Shannon, Sofia Boutella, Khandi Alexander and Lilly Singh.
- When was Fahrenheit 451 released?
- Fahrenheit 451 was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.