1984 is 1 h 30 min long (90 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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1984 (1956) runs 1 h 30 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.5 from 152 TMDB members. In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.

Runtime: 1 h 30 min — ends 9:30 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Drama
Released: March 6, 1956
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 152 votes
Director: Michael Anderson
Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Jan Sterling, Michael Redgrave, David Kossoff
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Science Fiction and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Eternal Family (subscription), Fawesome (free), Plex (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads).

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How long is 1984?: 1984 is 1 h 30 min long (90 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is 1984 rated?: 1984 is rated NR in the US.
Is 1984 a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Science Fiction and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream 1984?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Eternal Family (subscription), Fawesome (free), Plex (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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