Soylent Green
1973, English. Directed by Richard Fleischer.
It's the year 2022. People are still the same. They'll do anything to get what they need. And they need Soylent Green.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,528 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Soylent Green
Soylent Green isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard FleischerDirector
- Charlton HestonDetective Robert Thorn
- Leigh Taylor-YoungShirl
- Chuck ConnorsTab Fielding
- Joseph CottenWilliam R. Simonson
- Brock PetersChief Hatcher
- Paula KellyMartha Phillips
- Edward G. RobinsonSol Roth
- Stephen YoungGilbert
- Mike HenryKulozik
- Lincoln KilpatrickThe Priest
- Roy JensonDonovan
- Leonard StoneCharles
Details
- Released
- 18 April 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stanley R. Greenberg
- Box office
- $3.6M
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What Soylent Green is based on
Soylent Green is based on Make Room! Make Room!, a 1966 novel by Harry Harrison, published by Doubleday.
Novel · 1966
Make Room! Make Room!
By Harry Harrison
Published by Doubleday
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Soylent Green: quick answers
Is Soylent Green worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,528 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Soylent Green?
Soylent Green runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Soylent Green have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Soylent Green. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Soylent Green parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Soylent Green is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Soylent Green on?
Soylent Green isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Soylent Green?
If you liked Soylent Green, try Allegiant, The Maze Runner, Circle.
Who directed Soylent Green?
Soylent Green (1973) was directed by Richard Fleischer and stars Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors.
What is Soylent Green based on?
Soylent Green is based on Make Room! Make Room!, a 1966 novel by Harry Harrison, published by Doubleday.