Silent Running
Seen it?1972 | 89 min | Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 adventure fans. If you loved Interstellar or The Day the Earth Stood Still, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Douglas Trumbull
- 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)