Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: Nineteen Eighty-Four
Director: Michael Radford
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1984
Duration: 113 min
Cast: John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack, Gregor Fisher

What Nineteen Eighty-Four Is About

Winston Smith is a government employee whose job involves the rewriting of history in a manner that casts his fictional country's leaders in a charitable light. His trysts with Julia provide his only measure of enjoyment, but lawmakers frown on the relationship -- and in this closely monitored society, there is no escape from Big Brother.

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What is Nineteen Eighty-Four about?

Winston Smith is a government employee whose job involves the rewriting of history in a manner that casts his fictional country's leaders in a charitable light. His trysts with Julia provide his only measure of enjoyment, but lawmakers frown on the relationship -- and in this closely monitored society, there is no escape from Big Brother.

Where can I watch Nineteen Eighty-Four?

Nineteen Eighty-Four is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Nineteen Eighty-Four?

Nineteen Eighty-Four runs for 113 minutes (1h 53m).

When did Nineteen Eighty-Four come out?

Nineteen Eighty-Four was released in 1984.

Who directed Nineteen Eighty-Four?

Nineteen Eighty-Four was directed by Michael Radford.

Who stars in Nineteen Eighty-Four?

Nineteen Eighty-Four stars John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack.

What is Nineteen Eighty-Four's rating?

Nineteen Eighty-Four holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.