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Orwell: 2+2=5

R20251h 59mRaoul Peck
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 74

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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.

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DystopiaFuture VisionFilm DirectorVisionary ArtVisionarySociopoliticalBig BrotherVision Of The FutureSociopolitical DocumentaryDystopian Fantasy

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What is Orwell: 2+2=5 (2025) 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.

Who stars in Orwell: 2+2=5?

Orwell: 2+2=5 stars Damian Lewis (George Orwell (voice)), George Orwell (Self (archive footage)), George W. Bush (Self (archive footage)), Viktor Orbán (Self (archive footage)), Colin Powell (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Raoul Peck.

How long is Orwell: 2+2=5?

Orwell: 2+2=5 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated R.

Is Orwell: 2+2=5 worth watching?

Orwell: 2+2=5 holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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