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Nineteen Eighty-Four adaptations: books & films
Every version of Nineteen Eighty-Four — the books & films, compared across media.
George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four imagined a society where the state rewrites history and demands absolute loyalty — a dystopian vision so resonant it has inspired storytellers across media ever since. Here you'll find both Orwell's original 1949 novel and the 1984 film adaptation, each presenting the same suffocating world through a different lens.
Nineteen Eighty-Four films
Nineteen Eighty-Four books
Frequently asked
Is Nineteen Eighty-Four based on a book?
Yes — Nineteen Eighty-Four began as a novel by George Orwell, published in 1949. The 1984 film adaptation draws directly from that source, following the same story of Winston Smith and the world Orwell created.
How many versions of Nineteen Eighty-Four are there?
This page covers two: Orwell's original 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four and the 1984 film of the same name, a drama and science-fiction adaptation following the same central characters and premise.
Which version of Nineteen Eighty-Four should I start with?
The novel is the original telling of the story. The 1984 film is a strong companion for anyone who wants to experience the same story in a different medium after reading.