SimilarScreen
Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

Knowledge is a dangerous thing

20185.41h 40m

Overview

In an oppressive future, a 'fireman' whose duty is to destroy all books begins to question his task.

Directed by Ramin Bahrani
Written by Ray Bradbury, Amir Naderi, Derek Anderson
Produced by David Coatsworth
0

Top Cast

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan

Guy Montag

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Captain Beatty

Sofia Boutella

Sofia Boutella

Clarisse McClellan

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Toni Morrison

Lilly Singh

Lilly Singh

Raven

Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan

Commissioner Nyari

Andy McQueen

Andy McQueen

Gustavo

Dylan Taylor

Dylan Taylor

Fireman Douglas

Keir Dullea

Keir Dullea

Historian

Grace Lynn Kung

Grace Lynn Kung

Chairman Mao

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookdystopiabook burningremakeflamethrowernear futurepatheticridiculous

About Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 is a drama, science fiction, thriller film released in 2018 exploring themes of based on novel or book, dystopia, book burning, remake, flamethrower, near future. Directed by Ramin Bahrani, it stars Michael B. Jordan, Michael Shannon, Sofia Boutella. In an oppressive future, a 'fireman' whose duty is to destroy all books begins to question his task.

Movies Similar to Fahrenheit 451

Discover titles like Fahrenheit 451 — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to Fahrenheit 451

If you enjoyed Fahrenheit 451, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Fahrenheit 451.

Fahrenheit 451
31% Match

In the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Fireman Montag begins to question the morality of his vocation…

Cloud Atlas
29% Match

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.

On the Beach
27% Match

The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear destruction and a gigantic wave of radiation is floating in on the breezes. One American sub located in the Pacific has survived and is met with disdain by the Australians. The calculations of Australia's most renowned scientist says the country is doomed. However, one of his rivals says that he is wrong. He believes that a 1000 people can be relocated to the northern hemisphere, where his assumptions indicate the radiation levels may be lower. The American Captain is asked to take a mission to the north to determine which scientist is right.

The Giver
27% Match

The Giver(2014)

Movie6.6/10

In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.

The Thirteenth Floor
25% Match

In Los Angeles, a wealthy man, known as Mr. Fuller, discovers a shocking secret about the world he lives in. Fearing for his life, he leaves a desperate message for a friend of his in the most unexpected place.

Fight Club
25% Match

Fight Club(1999)

Movie8.4/10

A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.

Nineteen Eighty-Four
24% Match

Imagine a world where absolute conformity rules, and word and thought, including loyalty to Big Brother is demanded. It's the year 1984 and such a world exists. Divided into three vast states, whose inhabitants are dominated by all powerful governments, an illegal love affair begins. Soon, worker drone Winston becomes the target of a brain-washing campaign to force him back to conformity.

Humane
22% Match

Humane(2024)

Movie5.4/10

In the wake of an environmental collapse that has forced humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father's plan to enlist in the government's new euthanasia program goes horribly awry.

The Housemaid
20% Match

Trying to escape her past, Millie Calloway accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina and Andrew Winchester. But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous—a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.

Jojo Rabbit
20% Match

Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.

A Simple Favor
19% Match

Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily, a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.

Robot T-O
19% Match

Robot T-O(2025)

Movie5.6/10

In a near future, Max and her daughter are selling stolen robots on the black market. When Max loses custody of her daughter following their latest scheme, she must rely on the last robot she took, T-O, who is ready to do anything to help.

The Departed
19% Match

To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.