1984 (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
1984 is a 1985 sci-fi drama directed by Michael Radford, starring John Hurt, Gregor Fisher and Suzanna Hamilton. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $8.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Michael Radford
- Original language
-
English - After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is 1984 About?
The premise of 1984 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a chilling dystopian future, Winston Smith struggles against an oppressive regime led by the omnipresent Big Brother. As a low-ranking Party member, Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, where he alters historical records to align with the Party's current propaganda. Dissatisfied with his existence and yearning for freedom, he begins a forbidden love affair with Julia, finding temporary solace in their rebellion. However, in a society where every action and thought is monitored, their defiance risks severe consequences and a confrontation with the Party's iron grip.
1984 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nudity
- newspeak
- political manipulation
- mass surveillance
- propaganda
- political repression
- totalitarianism
- media manipulation
- torture
- technology
- invented language
- sex scene
+38 more Show fewer
- political corruption
- politics
- conformity
- repression
- future
- alternate reality
- starvation
- electroshock therapy
- brainwashing
- female nudity
- dictatorship
- lack of privacy
- revisionism
- cult film
- star died before release
- paranoia
- year 1984
- satire
- pneumatic tube
- london england
- forbidden love
- post world war three
- independent film
- dictator
- communist dictatorship
- communist
- communism
- police surveillance
- lover lover relationship
- daydreaming
- arrest
- oppression
- character's point of view camera shot
- scene during opening credits
- flashback
- english countryside
- police brutality
- tank
1984 Cast
John Hurt leads the cast, with Gregor Fisher and Suzanna Hamilton. Directed by Michael Radford; 10 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Michael Radford
Also Starring in 1984
· 6 moreMore from Michael Radford
More films directed by Michael Radford, best-rated first: The Merchant of Venice, Flawless, Elsa & Fred and B. Monkey.
1984 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 1984 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.
-
Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 6.1
See on Metacritic
1984 Plot Summary
What happens in 1984 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the oppressive climate of April 1984, this dystopian narrative unfolds in a world that has seen the aftermath of a devastating Second World War and the devastating Atomic Wars. At the center of it all is Winston Smith, portrayed by John Hurt, a middle-aged man living in the totalitarian state of Oceania, where every action and thought is surveilled by the omnipresent Thought Police. The backdrop is the crumbling city of London, which is now the capital of Airstrip One (once known as Great Britain). As a lowly official in the Ministry of Propaganda, Winston leads a grim existence, tucked away in a filthy flat and confined to a cramped office cubicle just like countless others at the Ministry of Truth.
Full summary
The whole story of 1984, scene by scene
1984 Box Office
1984 grossed $8.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.4M
- US & Canada
- $8.4M
1984 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of 1984.
How Well Do You Know 1984?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character in 1984?
1984 Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “1984 and 1/2” and “1984½”.
- Also known as
-
- 1984 and 1/2
- 1984½
- Бразилия
- Brazil: O Outro Lado do Sonho
- 妙想天开
- Μπραζίλ
- 未来世紀ブラジル
- ברזיל
- 브라질
- Brazil: O Filme
- Brasil
- Brazil - tämän hetken tuolla puolen
+6 more Show fewer
- Бразилiя
- 巴西
- Brazilija
- Kẻ Thù Của Nhà Nước
- 妙想天開
- บราซิล แหกกฏศตวรรษ
Seen 1984?
Movies Like 1984
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Nineteen Eighty-Four, 1984 and 1984.
1984 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of 1984, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 1984?
1984 runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was 1984 released?
1984 was released on March 22, 1985.
Who directed 1984?
1984 was directed by Michael Radford.
More films by Michael Radford Who is in the cast of 1984?
1984 stars John Hurt, Gregor Fisher and Suzanna Hamilton, among 10 credited actors.
How much did 1984 make at the box office?
1984 grossed $8.4 million worldwide.
How is 1984 rated?
1984 has 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.
Does 1984 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. 1984 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
