Soylent Green (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1973, Soylent Green is a thriller, crime, mystery and science fiction film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 97 minutes. “It's the year 2022. People are still the same. They'll do anything to get what they need. And they need Soylent Green.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Soylent Green stars Charlton Heston as Detective Robert Thorn, Leigh Taylor-Young as Shirl, Chuck Connors as Tab Fielding and Joseph Cotten as William R. Simonson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Soylent Green has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soylent Green page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soylent Green tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soylent Green (1973)?
- In US, Soylent Green is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soylent Green worth watching?
- Soylent Green holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Soylent Green?
- Soylent Green stars Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors, Joseph Cotten and Brock Peters.
- When was Soylent Green released?
- Soylent Green was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.