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Solaris (1972)

“The planet where nightmares come true…”

7.8/10 · 1,894 votes 2h 47m pg DramaScience-fictionMystery

#3 of 22 films from 1972 #438 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky · Written by Andrei Tarkovsky, Stanisław Lem, Fridrikh Gorenshteyn

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Overview

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.

Cast

Natalya Bondarchukas Hari
Donatas Banionisas Kris Kelvin
Jüri Järvetas Dr. Snaut
Anatoliy Solonitsynas Dr. Sartorius
Mykola Hrynkoas Kelvin's Father
Vladislav Dvorzhetskyas Henri Berton
Georgiy Teykhas Prof. Messenger
Sos Sargsyanas Dr. Gibarian
Vitalik Kerdimunas Henri Berton's Son
Olga Barnetas Kelvin's Mother
Olga Kizilovaas Guest of Dr. Gibarian
Tamara Ogorodnikovaas Anna
Tatyana Malykhas Kris Kelvin's Niece
Aleksandr Misharinas Shanahan, Chairman of the Anri Berton Commission

Facts

Release dateMarch 20, 1972
Runtime167 min (2h 47m) — longer as the 1972 average of 110 min
GenresDrama, Science-fiction, Mystery
Original titleСолярис
LanguageRU
IMDbtt0069293

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Questions

How long is Solaris?
Solaris runs 167 minutes (2h 47m), which is long for a drama — plan for it.
Is Solaris worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 1,894 votes, which places it #3 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 91%) and #438 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Solaris?
Solaris was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Stalker (1979), Andrei Rublev (1966), Ivan's Childhood (1962).
Who stars in Solaris?
Natalya Bondarchuk as Hari; Donatas Banionis as Kris Kelvin; Jüri Järvet as Dr. Snaut; Anatoliy Solonitsyn as Dr. Sartorius; Mykola Hrynko as Kelvin's Father; Vladislav Dvorzhetsky as Henri Berton.
What is Solaris rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Solaris?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/321089.

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