Movie

Silent Running

“Amazing companions on an incredible adventure... that journeys beyond imagination!”

★ 6.4(641)19721h 29m

Silent Running is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Silent Running

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Douglas Trumbull
Release date: 1972-03-09
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Silent Running — trailer

About Silent Running

Silent Running is a 1972 movie in the Adventure, Science Fiction and Drama genres, directed by Douglas Trumbull, starring Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts and Ron Rifkin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 641 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Silent Running in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Bruce Dern

Freeman Lowell

Cliff Potts

John Keenan

Ron Rifkin

Marty Barker

Jesse Vint

Andy Wolf

Mark Persons

Grey Drone #1 “Dewey”

Steven Brown

Orange Drone #2 “Huey”

Cheryl Sparks

Orange Drone #2 “Huey”

Larry Whisenhunt

Green Drone #3 “Louie”

Joseph Campanella

Neal - ‘Berkshire’ Captain (voice/uncredited)

Roy Engel

Anderson (voice/uncredited)

Themes & keywords

dystopiasunlightspace travelsaturnbiotopeplantgreenhouseforestspacefoodrobotspace stationenviromentalismbiosphere

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Silent Running in Mexico?+

In Mexico, Silent Running is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Silent Running on Netflix?+

Silent Running is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Silent Running?+

Silent Running has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Silent Running?+

Silent Running stars Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint and Mark Persons.

When did Silent Running come out?+

Silent Running is a 1972 movie directed by Douglas Trumbull.

What genre is Silent Running?+

Silent Running is Adventure, Science Fiction and Drama film.

Who directed Silent Running?+

Silent Running was directed by Douglas Trumbull.