Orwell: 2+2=5 (2025)
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.
Director: Raoul Peck
Writers: George Orwell, Raoul Peck
Stars: Damian Lewis, George Orwell, George W. Bush, Viktor Orbán
Orwell: 2+2=5 is a 2025 American Documentary film directed by Raoul Peck, starring Damian Lewis, George Orwell, George W. Bush, Viktor Orbán. It runs 1h 59m and is rated R. The film holds a 7.2/10 rating from 50 votes on TMDB.
Cast
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)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
Ernest Hemingway
Self (archive footage)
Salman Rushdie
Self (archive footage)
Albert Einstein
Self (archive footage)
Bernie Sanders
Self (archive footage)
Maya Angelou
Self (archive footage)
Details
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States, France |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | Orwell: Two Plus Two Equals Five, Orwell.2.Plus.2.Equals.5 |
| Runtime | 1h 59m |
| Rating | R (US) |
| Production | Anonymous Content, Closer Media, Jigsaw Productions |
| IMDb ID | tt27052428 |
| TMDB ID | 1098534 |
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