Solaris (1972)
Original title: Солярис
Solaris is a 1972 Russian-language drama movie directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, with a running time of 2h 47m. It stars Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis and Jüri Järvet.
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.
Quick answers
What is Solaris 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.
When was Solaris released?
Solaris was released on 20 March 1972.
How long is Solaris?
Solaris runs 2h 47m.
Who made Solaris?
Solaris was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
Where can I watch Solaris?
Solaris is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Plex.
Where to watch Solaris
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Natalya Bondarchuk as Hari
- Donatas Banionis as Kris Kelvin
- Jüri Järvet as Dr. Snaut
- Vladislav Dvorzhetsky as Henri Berton
- Mykola Hrynko as Kelvin's Father
- Anatoliy Solonitsyn as Dr. Sartorius
- Olga Barnet as Kelvin's Mother
- Vitalik Kerdimun as Henri Berton's Son
- Olga Kizilova as Guest of Dr. Gibarian
- Tatyana Malykh as Kris Kelvin's Niece
- Aleksandr Misharin as Shanahan, Chairman of the Anri Berton Commission
- Bagrat Oganesyan as Professor Tarkhe
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