Soylent Green 1973
“It's the year 2022. People are still the same. They'll do anything to get what they need. And they need Soylent Green.”
What is Soylent Green?
In a dystopian future, societal challenges have led to a severe food crisis. The world's population is struggling to find a solution to its growing hunger.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 18, 1973
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Crime, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
In a dystopian future, societal challenges have led to a severe food crisis. The world's population is struggling to find a solution to its growing hunger. In this desperate environment, a food source known as Soylent Green has been developed to feed the masses. Soylent Green is presented as the answer to the world's food problems, but its true nature is not explicitly stated in the provided information. The film takes place in a year that is 99 years after the present time of the archivist. The societal challenges mentioned in the synopsis include overcrowding, pollution, and resource depletion, which have led to the development of Soylent Green as a food solution.
Should you watch it?
“In a crowded and polluted future, society depends on a new food source called Soylent Green.”
- It is a classic science fiction film from 1973.
- It features a mystery surrounding a futuristic society.
- It depicts a grim and polluted future world.
Watch it if you enjoy classic science fiction, crime, and mystery films.
The film deals with themes of overcrowding, pollution, and resource depletion in a science fiction setting.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Soylent Green released?
The film was released in the United States on 04/18/1973.
What genres does the film belong to?
The movie is categorized under Science Fiction, Crime, and Mystery.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the general setting of the story?
The story is set in the year 2022 amidst overcrowding, pollution, and resource depletion.
Did the film receive any awards?
Yes, the film won the Nebula Award and Saturn Award for best science fiction film of 1973.