1984
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1984

Big Brother is Watching.

6.5 / 10 1956 1h 30mNR English
Science FictionDrama

Storyline

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

Cast & Crew

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

Winston Smith of the Outer Party

Lead
Jan Sterling

Jan Sterling

Julia of the Outer Party

Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave

O'Connor of the Inner Party

David Kossoff

David Kossoff

Charrington the Junk Shop Owner

Mervyn Johns

Mervyn Johns

Jones

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

R. Parsons

CW

Carol Wolveridge

Selina Parsons

Ernest Clark

Ernest Clark

Outer Party Announcer

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Anderson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. 1984 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker