Silent Running (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1972, Silent Running is a drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Douglas Trumbull, running about 89 minutes. “Amazing companions on an incredible adventure... that journeys beyond imagination!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a future Earth barren of all flora and fauna, the planet's ecosystems exist only in large pods attached to spacecraft. When word comes in that the pods are to be jettisoned into space and destroyed so that the spacecraft can be reused for commercial purposes, most of the crew of the Valley Forge rejoice at the prospect of going home. Not so for botanist Freeman Lowell who loves the forest and its creatures, so decides to take matters into his own hands to protect what he loves.
Who’s in it. Silent Running stars Bruce Dern as Freeman Lowell, Cliff Potts as John Keenan, Ron Rifkin as Marty Barker and Jesse Vint as Andy Wolf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Silent Running has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Silent Running page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Running tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Running (1972)?
- In US, Silent Running is available to 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 Silent Running worth watching?
- Silent Running holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent Running?
- Silent Running stars Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint and Mark Persons.
- When was Silent Running released?
- Silent Running was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.