Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
English dystopian film directed by Michael Radford
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m 113 min
- Released
- 14 December 1984
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Nineteen Eighty-Four has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 14 December 1984. It is directed by Michael Radford and stars John Hurt, Richard Burton and Suzanna Hamilton.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michael Radford
- Cast
- John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack, Gregor Fisher, James Walker, Roger Lloyd-Pack
- Cinematography
- Roger Deakins
- Editing
- Tom Priestley
- Music
- Dominic Muldowney
- Written by
- Michael Radford
- Production
- Virgin Produced
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- £5.5 million
- Box office
- $8.43 million
- Based on
- Nineteen Eighty-Four
- Set in
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 14 December 1984
- First shown
- 10 October 1984 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Nineteen Eighty-Four?
Nineteen Eighty-Four has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes, or 113 min.
When did Nineteen Eighty-Four release?
Nineteen Eighty-Four released on 14 December 1984.
Who directed Nineteen Eighty-Four?
Nineteen Eighty-Four is directed by Michael Radford.
Who is in the cast of Nineteen Eighty-Four?
The cast of Nineteen Eighty-Four includes John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack, Gregor Fisher and James Walker.
Where can I watch Nineteen Eighty-Four online?
Nineteen Eighty-Four streams on Netflix.
How much did Nineteen Eighty-Four earn at the box office?
Nineteen Eighty-Four grossed $8.43 million on a budget of £5.5 million.
What is Nineteen Eighty-Four rated in the US?
Nineteen Eighty-Four is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Nineteen Eighty-Four based on a true story or a book?
Nineteen Eighty-Four is based on Nineteen Eighty-Four.
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