1984
“Big Brother is Watching.”
In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.
Where to watch 1984 in United States
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Where is 1984 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Plex, Mometu | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex, Pluto TV | — |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Franatic Amazon Channel, Plex | Amazon Video |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About 1984
1984 is a 1956 English-language science fiction and drama film directed by Michael Anderson. The cast is led by Edmond O'Brien, Jan Sterling, Michael Redgrave. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex, Mometu.
1984 was produced by Holiday Film Productions Ltd. and Columbia Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on March 6, 1956, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Writers
- William Templeton, Ralph Gilbert Bettison
- Release date
- March 6, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Holiday Film Productions Ltd., Columbia Pictures
1984 cast & crew
1984 was directed by Michael Anderson and written by William Templeton and Ralph Gilbert Bettison.
The cast features Edmond O'Brien as Winston Smith of the Outer Party, Jan Sterling as Julia of the Outer Party, Michael Redgrave as O'Connor of the Inner Party, David Kossoff as Charrington the Junk Shop Owner, Mervyn Johns as Jones, and Donald Pleasence as R. Parsons.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Malcolm Arnold, cinematography is by C.M. Pennington-Richards, and it was produced by N. Peter Rathvon.
Is 1984 worth watching?
1984 holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 145 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction and drama, 1984 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 1984
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Cast of 1984
Edmond O'Brien
Winston Smith of the Outer Party
Jan Sterling
Julia of the Outer Party
Michael Redgrave
O'Connor of the Inner Party
David Kossoff
Charrington the Junk Shop Owner
Mervyn Johns
Jones
Donald Pleasence
R. Parsons
Carol Wolveridge
Selina Parsons
Ernest Clark
Outer Party Announcer
Patrick Allen
Inner Party Official
Ronan O'Casey
Rutherford
Bartlett Mullins
Syme
Michael Ripper
Outer Party Orator
1984 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 1984 in United States?
1984 is streaming on Plex, Mometu in United States.
▸Is 1984 on Plex?
Yes — 1984 is currently available on Plex in United States.
▸What language is 1984 in?
1984 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 1984?
1984 runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is 1984 rated?
1984 is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 145 ratings.
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