Silkwood
“On November 13, 1974, Karen Silkwood, an employee of a nuclear facility, left to meet with a reporter from the New York Times. She never got there.”
Like most of the people in her town, Karen Silkwood works at the local nuclear plant producing highly radioactive plutonium. Exposed one day to a lethal dose of radiation, Karen faces the blank walls of corporate indifference and denial. As her illness increases, her protest grows louder and she becomes an obvious danger to the powers that be.
Where to watch Silkwood in United States
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Where is Silkwood streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About Silkwood
Silkwood is a 1983 English-language drama film directed by Mike Nichols. The cast is led by Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Silkwood was produced by ABC Motion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 14, 1983, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $36 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Writers
- Alice Arlen, Nora Ephron
- Release date
- December 14, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $36 million
- Production
- ABC Motion Pictures
Silkwood cast & crew
Silkwood was directed by Mike Nichols and written by Alice Arlen and Nora Ephron.
The cast features Meryl Streep as Karen Silkwood, Kurt Russell as Drew Stephens, Cher as Dolly Pelliker, Craig T. Nelson as Winston, Fred Ward as Morgan, and Diana Scarwid as Angela.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by Miroslav Ondříček, and it was produced by Larry Cano and Mike Nichols.
Is Silkwood worth watching?
Silkwood holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 352 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Silkwood is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Silkwood
In United States, you can stream Silkwood on Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Silkwood
Meryl Streep
Karen Silkwood
Kurt Russell
Drew Stephens
Cher
Dolly Pelliker
Craig T. Nelson
Winston
Fred Ward
Morgan
Diana Scarwid
Angela
Ron Silver
Paul Stone
Charles Hallahan
Earl Lapin
Josef Sommer
Max Richter
Sudie Bond
Thelma Rice
Henderson Forsythe
Quincy Bissell
E. Katherine Kerr
Gilda Schultz
Silkwood — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Silkwood in United States?
Silkwood is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Silkwood on Hoopla?
Yes — Silkwood is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Silkwood in?
Silkwood is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Silkwood?
Silkwood runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
▸What is Silkwood rated?
Silkwood is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 352 ratings.
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