Movie

1984

“Big Brother is Watching.”

★ 6.5(145)19561h 30m

1984 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Franatic Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch 1984

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Michael Anderson
Release date: 1956-03-06
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Holiday Film Productions Ltd.

About 1984

1984 is a 1956 movie in the Science Fiction and Drama genres, directed by Michael Anderson, starring Edmond O'Brien, Jan Sterling and Michael Redgrave. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 145 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 1984 in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.

Cast

Edmond O'Brien

Winston Smith of the Outer Party

Jan Sterling

Julia of the Outer Party

Michael Redgrave

O'Connor of the Inner Party

David Kossoff

Charrington the Junk Shop Owner

Mervyn Johns

Jones

Donald Pleasence

R. Parsons

Carol Wolveridge

Selina Parsons

Ernest Clark

Outer Party Announcer

Patrick Allen

Inner Party Official

Ronan O'Casey

Rutherford

Bartlett Mullins

Syme

Michael Ripper

Outer Party Orator

Themes & keywords

futurebased on novel or bookdystopiablack and whitetotalitarianism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 1984 in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream 1984 on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Franatic Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is 1984 on Netflix?+

1984 is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Franatic Amazon Channel.

How long is 1984?+

1984 has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in 1984?+

1984 stars Edmond O'Brien, Jan Sterling, Michael Redgrave, David Kossoff and Mervyn Johns.

When did 1984 come out?+

1984 is a 1956 movie directed by Michael Anderson.

What genre is 1984?+

1984 is Science Fiction and Drama film.

Who directed 1984?+

1984 was directed by Michael Anderson.