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Solaris

PG19722h 47mAndrei Tarkovsky
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 93
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"The planet where nightmares come true…"

A psychologist is sent to a space station orbiting a planet called Solaris to investigate the death of a doctor and the mental problems of cosmonauts on the station. He soon discovers that the water on the planet is a type of brain which brings out repressed memories and obsessions.

DramaScience FictionMystery
Loss Of Sense Of RealityBased On Novel Or BookExtraterrestrial Technology1970sSubconsciousnessSoviet UnionHallucinationSpace TravelAstronaut

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Frequently asked questions

What is Solaris (1972) about?

A psychologist is sent to a space station orbiting a planet called Solaris to investigate the death of a doctor and the mental problems of cosmonauts on the station. He soon discovers that the water on the planet is a type of brain which brings out repressed memories and obsessions.

Who stars in Solaris?

Solaris stars Natalya Bondarchuk (Hari), Donatas Banionis (Kris Kelvin), Jüri Järvet (Dr. Snaut), Vladislav Dvorzhetsky (Henri Berton), Mykola Hrynko (Kelvin's Father). The film was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.

How long is Solaris?

Solaris has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated PG.

Is Solaris worth watching?

Solaris holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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