Silent Running (1972) movie poster

Silent Running (1972)

"Amazing companions on an incredible adventure... that journeys beyond imagination!"
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 69% (RT: 71%, MC: 67) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureScience FictionDrama

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Director
Douglas Trumbull
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (631 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
71%
Metacritic
67
Cast
Bruce Dern as Freeman Lowell
Cliff Potts as John Keenan
Ron Rifkin as Marty Barker
Jesse Vint as Andy Wolf
Mark Persons as Grey Drone #1 β€œDewey”
Steven Brown as Orange Drone #2 β€œHuey”
Cheryl Sparks as Orange Drone #2 β€œHuey”
Larry Whisenhunt as Green Drone #3 β€œLouie”
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 631 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 69%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Bruce Dern spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Silent Running was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated adventure films of 1972 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Silent Running is a 1972 adventure, science fiction, drama film directed by Douglas Trumbull. 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.

The film has been rated by 631 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, Silent Running delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Silent Running (1972) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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