Soylent Green
“It's the year 2022. People are still the same. They'll do anything to get what they need. And they need Soylent Green.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-30
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Detective Robert Thorn
Leigh Taylor-Young
Shirl
Chuck Connors
Tab Fielding
Joseph Cotten
William R. Simonson
Brock Peters
Chief Hatcher
Paula Kelly
Martha Phillips
Edward G. Robinson
Sol Roth
Stephen Young
Gilbert
Mike Henry
Kulozik
Lincoln Kilpatrick
The Priest
Roy Jenson
Donovan
Leonard Stone
Charles
Whit Bissell
Gov. Santini
Celia Lovsky
The Exchange Leader
Dick Van Patten
Usher #1
Morgan Farley
Book #1
John Barclay
Book #2
Belle Mitchell
Book #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley R. Greenberg
- Original Score
- Fred Myrow
- Original Title
- Soylent Green
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Stanley R. Greenberg, Harry Harrison
Fred Myrow
Richard H. Kline
Samuel E. Beetley
Walter Seltzer, Russell Thacher
Department Leadership Roster
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Walter Seltzer
Producer
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
Russell Thacher
Producer
Richard Fleischer
Director
Stanley R. Greenberg
Screenplay
Pat Barto
Costume Design
Fred Myrow
Original Music Composer
Joe Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soylent Green
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soylent Green about?
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.
Who directed Soylent Green?
Soylent Green was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in Soylent Green?
The principal cast of Soylent Green includes Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors, Joseph Cotten, Brock Peters.
When was Soylent Green released and how long is it?
Soylent Green was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Soylent Green make at the box office?
Soylent Green grossed $3.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Soylent Green?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soylent Green was composed by Fred Myrow.
Is Soylent Green based on a book or true story?
Soylent Green is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Harrison".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Soylent Green?
Soylent Green holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).