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Silent Running

Silent Running (1972)

G 1h 29m 6.5/10 IMDb
AdventureScience FictionDrama

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.

Director: Douglas Trumbull

Cast: Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint, Mark Persons

Content Warnings

Violence & Physical Harm

Animal cruelty / animal death (referenced)
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