Orwell: 2+2=5
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Greenband TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-16
Top Cast
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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)
Jeff Bezos
Self (archive footage)
Michael Moore
Self (archive footage)
Mark Zuckerberg
Self (archive footage)
Edward Snowden
Self (archive footage)
Benjamin Netanyahu
Self (archive footage)
Vladimir Putin
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 39 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 11, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$355K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Peck
- Screenplay & Story
- George Orwell, Raoul Peck
- Original Score
- Alexei Aigui
- Original Title
- Orwell: 2+2=5
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, Burmese, Spanish, French, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $355K
- Production Studios
- Anonymous Content, Closer Media, Jigsaw Productions, Velvet Film, Universal Pictures Content Group, The Estate of the Late Sonia Brownell Orwell
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Peck
George Orwell, Raoul Peck
Alexei Aigui
Alexandra Strauss
Alex Gibney, Johnny Fewings, Zhang Xin, Joey Marra, Richard Perello
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Peck
Director
Alex Gibney
Producer
Raoul Peck
Producer
Nick Shumaker
Producer
Alexandra Strauss
Editor
Alexei Aigui
Original Music Composer
George Chignell
Producer
Raoul Peck
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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, 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 directed Orwell: 2+2=5?
Orwell: 2+2=5 was directed by Raoul Peck.
Who stars in Orwell: 2+2=5?
The principal cast of Orwell: 2+2=5 includes Damian Lewis, George Orwell, George W. Bush, Viktor Orbán, Colin Powell.
When was Orwell: 2+2=5 released and how long is it?
Orwell: 2+2=5 was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did Orwell: 2+2=5 make at the box office?
Orwell: 2+2=5 grossed $355K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Orwell: 2+2=5?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orwell: 2+2=5 was composed by Alexei Aigui.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Orwell: 2+2=5?
Orwell: 2+2=5 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).