Orwell: 2+2=5
Released just last year. Orwell: 2+2=5 is a documentary film. directed by Raoul Peck.
Starring Damian Lewis, George Orwell, and George W. Bush
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 2025
3 months ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (12 votes)
Box Office
$355.3K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Damian Lewis
as George Orwell (voice)
George Orwell
as Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Viktor Orbán
as Self (archive footage)
Colin Powell
as Self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
as Self (archive footage)
Malcolm X
as Self (archive footage)
Ernest Hemingway
as Self (archive footage)
Salman Rushdie
as Self (archive footage)
Charlotte Brontë
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $355,288
Production Companies
- Anonymous Content
- Closer Media
- Jigsaw Productions
- Velvet Film
- Universal Pictures Content Group
- The Estate of the Late Sonia Brownell Orwell
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orwell: 2+2=5 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...
Who directed Orwell: 2+2=5?
Orwell: 2+2=5 was directed by Raoul Peck.
How long is Orwell: 2+2=5?
Orwell: 2+2=5 has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Orwell: 2+2=5 released?
Orwell: 2+2=5 was released on October 3, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Orwell: 2+2=5?
The main cast of Orwell: 2+2=5 includes Damian Lewis, George Orwell, George W. Bush, Viktor Orbán, Colin Powell.