Movie

Fahrenheit 451

“What if you had no right to read?”

★ 7.1(1,075)19661h 53m

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Good to know

Director: François Truffaut
Release date: 1966-09-07
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Box office: $2,000,000
Budget: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Anglo Enterprises

Fahrenheit 451 — trailer

About Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 is a 1966 movie in the Drama and Science Fiction genres, directed by François Truffaut, starring Julie Christie, Oskar Werner and Cyril Cusack. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 1,075 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fahrenheit 451 in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Fireman Montag begins to question the morality of his vocation…

Cast

Julie Christie

Clarisse / Linda Montag

Oskar Werner

Guy Montag

Cyril Cusack

Captain Beatty

Anton Diffring

Fabian / Headmistress

Jeremy Spenser

Man with the Apple

Bee Duffell

Book Woman

Alex Scott

Book Person: 'The Life of Henry Brulard'

Gillian Aldam

Judoka Woman (uncredited)

Michael Balfour

Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)

Ann Bell

Doris (uncredited)

Yvonne Blake

Book Person: 'The Jewish Question' (uncredited)

Arthur Cox

Male Nurse (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipbased on novel or bookdystopiatotalitarian regimebook burningco-workers relationshipfirefighterpolitical repressionbookworm

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fahrenheit 451 in Canada?+

Fahrenheit 451 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Fahrenheit 451 on Netflix?+

Fahrenheit 451 is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Fahrenheit 451?+

Fahrenheit 451 has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Fahrenheit 451?+

Fahrenheit 451 stars Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, Cyril Cusack, Anton Diffring and Jeremy Spenser.

When did Fahrenheit 451 come out?+

Fahrenheit 451 is a 1966 movie directed by François Truffaut.

What genre is Fahrenheit 451?+

Fahrenheit 451 is Drama and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Fahrenheit 451?+

Fahrenheit 451 was directed by François Truffaut.