Silent Running
“Amazing companions on an incredible adventure... that journeys beyond imagination!”
After the entire flora goes extinct, ecologist Lowell maintains a greenhouse aboard a space station for the future with his android companions. However, he rebels after being ordered to destroy the greenhouse in favor of carrying cargo, a decision that puts him at odds with everyone but his mechanical companions.
Where to watch Silent Running in United States
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Where is Silent Running streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Silent Running
Silent Running is a 1972 English-language adventure, science fiction and drama film directed by Douglas Trumbull. The cast is led by Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Silent Running was produced by Universal Pictures and Trumbull/Gruskoff Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 9, 1972, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Douglas Trumbull
- Writers
- Deric Washburn, Michael Cimino, Steven Bochco
- Release date
- March 9, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Trumbull/Gruskoff Productions
Silent Running cast & crew
Silent Running was directed by Douglas Trumbull and written by Deric Washburn, Michael Cimino, and Steven Bochco.
The cast features Bruce Dern as Freeman Lowell, Cliff Potts as John Keenan, Ron Rifkin as Marty Barker, Jesse Vint as Andy Wolf, Mark Persons as Grey Drone #1 “Dewey”, and Steven Brown as Orange Drone #2 “Huey”.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Schickele, cinematography is by Charles F. Wheeler, and it was produced by Marty Hornstein and Michael Gruskoff.
Is Silent Running worth watching?
Silent Running holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 644 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, science fiction, and drama, Silent Running is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Silent Running
Silent Running isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Silent Running
Bruce Dern
Freeman Lowell
Cliff Potts
John Keenan
Ron Rifkin
Marty Barker
Jesse Vint
Andy Wolf
Mark Persons
Grey Drone #1 “Dewey”
Steven Brown
Orange Drone #2 “Huey”
Cheryl Sparks
Orange Drone #2 “Huey”
Larry Whisenhunt
Green Drone #3 “Louie”
Joseph Campanella
Neal - ‘Berkshire’ Captain (voice/uncredited)
Roy Engel
Anderson (voice/uncredited)
Silent Running — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Silent Running in United States?
Silent Running is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Silent Running in?
Silent Running is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Silent Running?
Silent Running runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Silent Running rated?
Silent Running is rated G. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 644 ratings.
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