How long is Silent Running?

Silent Running is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Silent Running rated?

Silent Running is rated G in the US.

Where can I stream Silent Running?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Silent Running (1972) runs 1 h 29 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.4 from 681 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 29 min — ends 9:29 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: G (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama
Released: March 9, 1972
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 from 681 votes
Director: Douglas Trumbull
Starring: Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Science Fiction and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Silent Running?: Silent Running is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Silent Running rated?: Silent Running is rated G in the US.
Is Silent Running a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Silent Running?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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