Movie

Soylent Green

“It's the year 2022. People are still the same. They'll do anything to get what they need. And they need Soylent Green.”

★ 6.9(1,419)19731h 37m

Science Fiction Crime Mystery

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Soylent Green is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Richard Fleischer
Release date: 1973-04-18
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $3,600,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Soylent Green — trailer

About Soylent Green

Soylent Green is a 1973 movie in the Science Fiction, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young and Chuck Connors. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 1,419 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Soylent Green in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the year 2022, overcrowding, pollution, and resource depletion have reduced society’s leaders to finding food for the teeming masses. The answer is Soylent Green.

Cast

Charlton Heston

Detective Robert Thorn

Leigh Taylor-Young

Shirl

Chuck Connors

Tab Fielding

Joseph Cotten

William R. Simonson

Brock Peters

Chief Hatcher

Paula Kelly

Martha Phillips

Edward G. Robinson

Sol Roth

Stephen Young

Gilbert

Mike Henry

Kulozik

Lincoln Kilpatrick

The Priest

Roy Jenson

Donovan

Leonard Stone

Charles

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookparanoiadystopiagreenhouse effectglobal warmingoverpopulationwater shortagecannibalgenocidemurder investigationcolony collapse disordereutanasiaassisted suicidecrime against humanitymurder case

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Soylent Green in United States?+

In United States, Soylent Green is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Soylent Green on Netflix?+

Soylent Green is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Soylent Green?+

Soylent Green has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Soylent Green?+

Soylent Green stars Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors, Joseph Cotten and Brock Peters.

When did Soylent Green come out?+

Soylent Green is a 1973 movie directed by Richard Fleischer.

What genre is Soylent Green?+

Soylent Green is Science Fiction, Crime and Mystery film.

Who directed Soylent Green?+

Soylent Green was directed by Richard Fleischer.