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Movie

Fahrenheit 451

What if you had no right to read?

7.1(1,078)19661h 53m
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Fahrenheit 451 is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 June 2026.

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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

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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 1,078 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fahrenheit 451 in United States — 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…

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Themes & keywords

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

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Where can I watch Fahrenheit 451 in United States?+

In United States, Fahrenheit 451 is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Fahrenheit 451 on Netflix?+

Fahrenheit 451 is not on Netflix in United States 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.

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