

Silkwood (1983)
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.
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters
Director & Crew
Mike Nichols
Director
Official Trailer

Where to Watch Silkwood Online
You can currently stream Silkwood online or watch it in HD via the link below.
Find Silkwood StreamingMovies Similar to Silkwood
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Silkwood online?
Silkwood (1983) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of Silkwood?
It has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 349 votes.
Who directed Silkwood?
Silkwood was directed by Mike Nichols and released in 1983.
How long is Silkwood?
Silkwood has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1983-12-14
- Budget
- $10.0M
- Box Office
- $35.6M
- Status
- Released

















