Movies Like 1984 (1956)

1984 is a 1956 drama, science fiction film from Michael Anderson with a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Handmaid's Tale and Demolition Man.

Drama Science Fiction

The Handmaid's Tale

1990

In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.

6.1

MagicScore

Demolition Man

1993

In 1996, brash L.A. detective John Spartan and maniac killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to decades in a cryogenic prison as punishment for a rescue mission gone wrong. When Phoenix escapes 36 years later to wreak havoc on the future, Spartan is awakened to capture his nemesis the old-fashioned way.

6.7

MagicScore

Nineteen Eighty-Four

1984

George Orwell's novel of a totalitarian future society in which a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.

6.8

MagicScore

Logan's Run

1976

In the 23rd century, inhabitants of a domed city freely experience all of life's pleasures — but no one is allowed to live past 30. Citizens can try for a chance at being "renewed" in a civic ceremony on their 30th birthday. Escape is the only other option.

6.6

MagicScore

Metropolis

1927

In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

8.1

MagicScore

Children of Men

2006

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

7.6

MagicScore

Cloud Atlas

2012

A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.

6.9

MagicScore

No Escape

1994

In the year 2022, a ruthless prison warden has created the ultimate solution for his most troublesome and violent inmates: Absolom, a secret jungle island where prisoners are abandoned and left to die. But Marine Captain John Robbins, convicted of murdering a commanding officer, is determined to escape the island in order to reveal the truth behind his murderous actions and clear his name.

6.3

MagicScore

Freejack

1992

Time-traveling bounty hunters find a doomed race-car driver in the past and bring him to 2009 New York, where his mind will be replaced with that of a terminally ill billionaire.

5.4

MagicScore

#10

Dune

2021

Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

7.8

MagicScore

#11

Ready Player One

2018

When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.

7.6

MagicScore

#12

The Time Machine

1960

A Victorian Englishman travels to the far future and finds that humanity has divided into two hostile species.

7.4

MagicScore

#13

I, Robot

2004

In 2035, where robots are commonplace and abide by the three laws of robotics, a technophobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a robot may be responsible for the death, his investigation leads him to believe that humanity may be in danger.

7.0

MagicScore

#14

Divergent

2014

In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.

6.9

MagicScore

#15

A Scanner Darkly

2006

An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.

6.8

MagicScore

#16

Dune

1984

In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.

6.2

MagicScore

#17

Logan

2017

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.

7.8

MagicScore

#18

Blade Runner 2049

2017

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.

7.6

MagicScore

#19

Moon

2009

With only three weeks left in his three-year contract, Sam Bell is eager to return to Earth. Stationed alone at a Moon-based facility with his computer assistant GERTY, an unexpected accident sets off a series of unsettling events that shake his isolation.

7.6

MagicScore

#20

Ghost in the Shell 2.0

2008

In the year 2029, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster'. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is a reproduced version of its original 1995 counterpart. Among a numerous enhancements, for the film's 2.0 release, were a number of scenes were overhauled with 3D animation, visual improvements, and soundtrack rerecorded in 6.1 surround sound.

7.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like 1984?

The top films similar to 1984 by MovieMagicScore are The Handmaid's Tale (6.1), Demolition Man (6.7), Nineteen Eighty-Four (6.8). Each shares drama/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is 1984 worth watching?

1984 holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10 from 132 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is 1984?

1984 (1956) is a drama, science fiction film directed by Michael Anderson, starring Edmond O'Brien, Jan Sterling, Michael Redgrave.

Where can I find more recommendations like 1984?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like 1984

This ranked list pairs 1984 (1956), a drama and science fiction film from Michael Anderson, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Edmond O'Brien take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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