Where to watch Silent Running(1972)

Name: Silent Running
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1972-03-09
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint, Mark Persons

Movie · 1972 · 1h 29m · Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama

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Silent Running plot summary

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.

Details

Release date: March 9, 1972
Runtime: 1h 29m
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama
Directed by: Douglas Trumbull
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 · 672 votes

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Cast

Bruce DernFreeman Lowell
Cliff PottsJohn Keenan
Ron RifkinMarty Barker
Jesse VintAndy Wolf
Mark PersonsGrey Drone #1 “Dewey”
Steven BrownOrange Drone #2 “Huey”
Cheryl SparksOrange Drone #2 “Huey”
Larry WhisenhuntGreen Drone #3 “Louie”
Joseph CampanellaNeal - ‘Berkshire’ Captain (voice/uncredited)
Roy EngelAnderson (voice/uncredited)

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Where can I watch Silent Running?

In the United States, you can watch Silent Running for free on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.