Silent Running
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.
Critics Sentiment
Freeman names the surviving drones Huey and Dewey
Freeman grows increasingly isolated and speaks constantly to robots
The film drops significantly during the middle isolation sequences before recovering for the emotionally powerful ending
Silent Running builds strong initial praise for its environmental message and stunning visuals, peaks with the beloved robot companions Huey and Dewey, but suffers from pacing issues in its middle act. Despite some criticism of Bruce Dern's performance and scientific implausibilities, the film recovers with a universally acclaimed poignant ending that left lasting emotional impact on viewers.
Full 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)
Crew
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