What should I watch after Nineteen Eighty-Four?

Try The Giver, Planet of the Apes, Fahrenheit 451—each shares DNA with Nineteen Eighty-Four while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is Nineteen Eighty-Four?

Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) is best described as Drama, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is Nineteen Eighty-Four worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 6.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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People revisit Nineteen Eighty-Four for the same reason it broke through in 1984: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a science fiction rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Michael Radford keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The drama and science fiction blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 53m · ★ 6.8

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1.The Giver (2014)
★ 6.6 · Drama · Science Fiction · 1h 37m
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If Nineteen Eighty-Four clicked for you, The Giver (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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2.Planet of the Apes (1968)
★ 7.6 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Drama · 1h 52m
Why you'll love it
If Nineteen Eighty-Four clicked for you, Planet of the Apes (1968) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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3.Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
★ 7.1 · Drama · Science Fiction · 1h 53m
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If Nineteen Eighty-Four clicked for you, Fahrenheit 451 (1966) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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4.THX 1138 (1971)
★ 6.4 · Science Fiction · Drama · 1h 26m
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If Nineteen Eighty-Four clicked for you, THX 1138 (1971) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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5.V for Vendetta (2006)
★ 7.9 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 2h 12m
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If Nineteen Eighty-Four clicked for you, V for Vendetta (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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6.Divergent (2014)
★ 6.9 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 20m
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If Nineteen Eighty-Four clicked for you, Divergent (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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7.Insurgent (2015)
★ 6.4 · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 59m
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If Nineteen Eighty-Four clicked for you, Insurgent (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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8.Equilibrium (2002)
★ 7.0 · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 47m
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If Nineteen Eighty-Four clicked for you, Equilibrium (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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9.The Running Man (1987)
★ 6.5 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 41m
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If Nineteen Eighty-Four clicked for you, The Running Man (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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10.Chaos Walking (2021)
★ 6.5 · Fantasy · Science Fiction · Adventure · 1h 49m
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If Nineteen Eighty-Four clicked for you, Chaos Walking (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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FAQ

What should I watch after Nineteen Eighty-Four?: Try The Giver, Planet of the Apes, Fahrenheit 451—each shares DNA with Nineteen Eighty-Four while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Nineteen Eighty-Four?: Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) is best described as Drama, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Nineteen Eighty-Four worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 6.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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