Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
A government employee rewrites history, but his forbidden love offers little escape from Big Brother's watchful eye.
Winston Smith is a government employee whose job involves the rewriting of history in a manner that casts his fictional country's leaders in a charitable light. His trysts with Julia provide his only measure of enjoyment, but lawmakers frown on the relationship -- and in this closely monitored society, there is no escape from Big Brother.
How intense is Nineteen Eighty-Four?
Nineteen Eighty-Four is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Nineteen Eighty-Four feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittysuspensefulmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Nineteen Eighty-Four
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Is Nineteen Eighty-Four scary?
Only a little. Nineteen Eighty-Four has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Nineteen Eighty-Four gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Nineteen Eighty-Four sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Nineteen Eighty-Four OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Nineteen Eighty-Four?
Nineteen Eighty-Four runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream Nineteen Eighty-Four?
Nineteen Eighty-Four is streaming on Kanopy and Tubi.
Does Nineteen Eighty-Four have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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