Soylent Green
“It's the year 2022. People are still the same. They'll do anything to get what they need. And they need Soylent Green.”
In the year 2022, overcrowding, pollution, and resource depletion have reduced society’s leaders to finding food for the teeming masses. The answer is Soylent Green.
Where to watch Soylent Green in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Soylent Green there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Soylent Green 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, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Soylent Green
Soylent Green is a 1973 English-language science fiction, crime and mystery film directed by Richard Fleischer. The cast is led by Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Soylent Green was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on April 18, 1973, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Writers
- Stanley R. Greenberg
- Release date
- April 18, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Soylent Green cast & crew
Soylent Green was directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Stanley R. Greenberg.
The cast features Charlton Heston as Detective Robert Thorn, Leigh Taylor-Young as Shirl, Chuck Connors as Tab Fielding, Joseph Cotten as William R. Simonson, Brock Peters as Chief Hatcher, and Paula Kelly as Martha Phillips.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fred Myrow, cinematography is by Richard H. Kline, and it was produced by Walter Seltzer and Russell Thacher.
Is Soylent Green worth watching?
Soylent Green holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 1,422 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, crime, and mystery, Soylent Green is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Soylent Green
Soylent Green 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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Soylent Green
Charlton Heston
Detective Robert Thorn
Leigh Taylor-Young
Shirl
Chuck Connors
Tab Fielding
Joseph Cotten
William R. Simonson
Brock Peters
Chief Hatcher
Paula Kelly
Martha Phillips
Edward G. Robinson
Sol Roth
Stephen Young
Gilbert
Mike Henry
Kulozik
Lincoln Kilpatrick
The Priest
Roy Jenson
Donovan
Leonard Stone
Charles
Soylent Green — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Soylent Green in United States?
Soylent Green 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 Soylent Green in?
Soylent Green is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Soylent Green?
Soylent Green runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Soylent Green rated?
Soylent Green is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 1,422 ratings.
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