Fahrenheit 451
“What if you had no right to read?”
In the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Fireman Montag begins to question the morality of his vocation…
Where to watch Fahrenheit 451 in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Fandango At Home |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Arte Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451 is a 1966 English-language drama and science fiction film directed by François Truffaut. The cast is led by Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, Cyril Cusack. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.
Fahrenheit 451 was produced by Anglo Enterprises and Vineyard Film and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 7, 1966, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Writers
- François Truffaut, Jean-Louis Richard
- Release date
- September 7, 1966
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Anglo Enterprises, Vineyard Film
Fahrenheit 451 cast & crew
Fahrenheit 451 was directed by François Truffaut and written by François Truffaut and Jean-Louis Richard.
The cast features Julie Christie as Clarisse / Linda Montag, Oskar Werner as Guy Montag, Cyril Cusack as Captain Beatty, Anton Diffring as Fabian / Headmistress, Jeremy Spenser as Man with the Apple, and Bee Duffell as Book Woman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bernard Herrmann, cinematography is by Nicolas Roeg, and it was produced by Lewis M. Allen and Miriam Brickman.
Is Fahrenheit 451 worth watching?
Fahrenheit 451 holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,076 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and science fiction, Fahrenheit 451 is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Fahrenheit 451
Julie Christie
Clarisse / Linda Montag
Oskar Werner
Guy Montag
Cyril Cusack
Captain Beatty
Anton Diffring
Fabian / Headmistress
Jeremy Spenser
Man with the Apple
Bee Duffell
Book Woman
Alex Scott
Book Person: 'The Life of Henry Brulard'
Gillian Aldam
Judoka Woman (uncredited)
Michael Balfour
Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)
Ann Bell
Doris (uncredited)
Yvonne Blake
Book Person: 'The Jewish Question' (uncredited)
Arthur Cox
Male Nurse (uncredited)
Fahrenheit 451 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fahrenheit 451 in United States?
Fahrenheit 451 is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Fahrenheit 451 in?
Fahrenheit 451 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fahrenheit 451?
Fahrenheit 451 runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Fahrenheit 451 rated?
Fahrenheit 451 is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,076 ratings.
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