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Movie poster: Silent Running (1972)
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Silent Running

1972 · 89 min Adventure Science Fiction Drama
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1972
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, Science Fiction, Drama
Director Douglas Trumbull
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (633 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Douglas Trumbull

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Freeman Lowell

Cliff Potts

Cliff Potts

John Keenan

Ron Rifkin

Ron Rifkin

Marty Barker

Jesse Vint

Jesse Vint

Andy Wolf

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Mark Persons

Grey Drone #1 “Dewey”

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Steven Brown

Orange Drone #2 “Huey”

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Cheryl Sparks

Orange Drone #2 “Huey”

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Larry Whisenhunt

Green Drone #3 “Louie”

Joseph Campanella

Joseph Campanella

Neal - ‘Berkshire’ Captain (voice/uncredited)

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Roy Engel

Anderson (voice/uncredited)

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