Fahrenheit 451 (2018)

Overview

In the near future, America has become a dystopian society where books are banned, and firefighters are tasked not with extinguishing fires but with burning literature. The protagonist, firefighter Guy Montag, unquestioningly performs his job until he meets the enigmatic Clarisse McClellan, who makes him question the value of knowledge and information. Under Clarisse's influence and his own doubts, Montag begins secretly reading books, leading to conflict with his superior, Captain Beatty, and the system as a whole. The film explores themes of censorship, information control, and the power of literature.

Franchise chronology

• "Fahrenheit 451" (1966) — the first film adaptation of Ray Bradbury's novel of the same name, directed by François Truffaut.
• "Fahrenheit 451" (2018) — a modern adaptation of the novel by HBO, transposing the story into the digital age.