1984
Seen it?1956 | 90 min | Science Fiction, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Logan's Run or The Hunger Games, start here.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Anderson
- Edmond O'BrienWinston Smith of the Outer Party
- Jan SterlingJulia of the Outer Party
- Michael RedgraveO'Connor of the Inner Party
- David KossoffCharrington the Junk Shop Owner
- Mervyn JohnsJones
- Donald PleasenceR. Parsons
- Carol WolveridgeSelina Parsons
- Ernest ClarkOuter Party Announcer
- Patrick AllenInner Party Official
- Ronan O'CaseyRutherford