1984

1956 · 1h 30m · Released

NR Science Fiction, Drama

In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.

Read the book by George Orwell

Ratings

Based on audience scores

6.5 The Movie Database

N/A IMDb

N/A Rotten Tomatoes

N/A Metacritic

Where to stream 1984

Streaming now in the United States on Plex and Mometu.

Trailers and promos

1984 Modern Trailer for the 1956 Edmond O'Brien Version

1984 Directed by Michael Andersen 1956

Top cast and crew

Michael Anderson Director

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

CW Carol Wolveridge Selina Parsons

Ernest Clark Outer Party Announcer

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Frequently asked questions about 1984

Where can I watch 1984 in the United States?

1984 is available to stream on Plex and Mometu in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch 1984 for free?

1984 streams free with ads in the United States on Plex and Mometu. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for 1984?

1984 scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in 1984?

1984 stars Edmond O'Brien, Jan Sterling, Michael Redgrave, David Kossoff, and Mervyn Johns. Michael Anderson is the director.

How long is 1984?

1984 runs 1h 30m (90 minutes).

When did 1984 come out?

1984 was released on March 6, 1956.

Which studio made 1984?

1984 was produced by Holiday Film Productions Ltd. and Columbia Pictures in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.