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Logan's Run

Seen it?

1976 | 118 min | Action, Science Fiction

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Creator or The Hunger Games, start here.
The mood
Mind-bending.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

In the 23rd century, inhabitants of a domed city freely experience all of life's pleasures — but no one is allowed to live past 30. Citizens can try for a chance at being "renewed" in a civic ceremony on their 30th birthday. Escape is the only other option.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $25 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 365K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Anderson

  • Michael YorkLogan
  • Richard JordanFrancis
  • Jenny AgutterJessica
  • Roscoe Lee BrowneBox
  • Farrah FawcettHolly
  • Michael Anderson Jr.Doc
  • Peter UstinovOld Man
  • Randolph Roberts2nd Sanctuary Man
  • Lara LindsayThe Woman Runner
  • Gary MorganBilly