Silent Running (1972)

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.

Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama

What to watch after Silent Running

• The Brother from Another Planet (1984)
• Brainstorm (1983) — Douglas Trumbull directed both
• Logan's Run (1976) — Same subject: dystopia, robot
• The Quiet Earth (1985)
• Star Trek: Generations (1994) — Same subject: space
• Tron (1982) — Same subject: dystopia