A movie depicting the life of an Oklahoma whistleblower is now available to stream, nearly 50 years after the movie's subject was killed in a car wreck.

Karen Silkwood was an employee at the Kerr-McGee nuclear plant near Crescent, Oklahoma. Silkwood was a laboratory-technician-turned activist who tried to expose safety issues ongoing at the plant, according to Brittanica.

She died on Nov. 13, 1974, after crashing her car on her way to meet with a newspaper reporter to discuss her evidence of negligence at the plant.

How to stream Silkwood movie

The 1983 movie "Silkwood," which tells Silkwood's story, is now available to stream with a subscription to Hulu.

Previously, the movie was only available to watch via a physical copy.

What is the movie Silkwood about?

The movie depicts Silkwood's attempts to expose the nuclear plants, and leans into a conspiracy that Silkwood was murdered by those looking to silence her efforts.

It stars Meryl Streep, Kurt Russel, and Cher.

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