Silkwood
1983, English. Directed by Mike Nichols.
On November 13, 1974, Karen Silkwood, an employee of a nuclear facility, left to meet with a reporter from the New York Times. She never got there.
Like most of the people in her town, Karen Silkwood works at the local nuclear plant producing highly radioactive plutonium. Exposed one day to a lethal dose of radiation, Karen faces the blank walls of corporate indifference and denial. As her illness increases, her protest grows louder and she becomes an obvious danger to the powers that be.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 369 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Silkwood
Silkwood isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alice Arlen, Nora Ephron
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $36M
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Silkwood: quick answers
Is Silkwood worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 369 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Silkwood?
Silkwood runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does Silkwood have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Silkwood. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Silkwood parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Silkwood is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Silkwood on?
Silkwood isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Silkwood?
If you liked Silkwood, try Pu-239, The China Syndrome, Night Moves.
Who directed Silkwood?
Silkwood (1983) was directed by Mike Nichols and stars Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher.