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Orwell: 2+2=5

2025·Movie
1h 59min·R
IMDb6.8

Where to watch

HuluKanopy

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Orwell: 2+2=5 fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor3

World

Politics, a real life story, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th century, whose novels 1984 and Animal Farm foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic references, and modern-day footage to craft not only a portrait of the writer, but a fresh take on how prophetic his work has become.
Intellectual BiographyPolitical PhilosophyHistorical AnalysisLiterary LegacyTotalitarian CritiqueArchival StorytellingSocietal WarningProfoundly RelevantEducational Documentary

Crew

Directed by:
Raoul Peck
Written by:
George Orwell, Raoul Peck
Produced by:
Alex Gibney, William Horberg, David Levine
Composed by:
Alexei Aigui, Steven Ghouti, Benoît Hillebrant

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Orwell: 2+2=5

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Orwell: 2+2=5 legally?

HuluKanopy

Orwell: 2+2=5 is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Orwell: 2+2=5 worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Orwell: 2+2=5 rated?

RDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and strong language.

How long is Orwell: 2+2=5?

1 h 59 min

Orwell: 2+2=5 runs 1 h 59 min.

Is Orwell: 2+2=5 based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Orwell: 2+2=5 in?

EnglishArabicBurmeseSpanishFrenchRussian

It was made in English, with some Arabic, Burmese, Spanish, French, Russian. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Orwell: 2+2=5?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Orwell: 2+2=5 in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.