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Solaris (2002)

โ€œHow far will you go for a second chance?โ€

6.0/10 ยท 1,518 votes 1h 39m pg-13 DramaScience-fictionMystery

#126 of 154 films from 2002 #3453 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Steven Soderbergh ยท Written by Steven Soderbergh, Stanisล‚aw Lem

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Overview

A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.

Cast

George Clooneyas Chris Kelvin
Natascha McElhoneas Rheya
Viola Davisas Gordon
Jeremy Daviesas Snow
Ulrich Tukuras Gibarian
Michael Ensignas Friend
John Choas DBA Emissary
Morgan Rusleras DBA Emissary
Shane Skeltonas Gibarian's Son
Donna Kimballas Mrs. Gibarian
Elpidia Carrilloas Friend
Kent Faulconas Patient
Lauren Cohnas Patient
Jennie Baekas Passenger (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateNovember 27, 2002
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$47,000,000
Box office$30,002,758 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0307479

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Questions

How long is Solaris?
Solaris runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Solaris worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 1,518 votes, which places it #126 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 19%) and #3453 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Solaris?
Solaris was directed by Steven Soderbergh. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ocean's Eleven (2001), Erin Brockovich (2000), Traffic (2000).
Who stars in Solaris?
George Clooney as Chris Kelvin; Natascha McElhone as Rheya; Viola Davis as Gordon; Jeremy Davies as Snow; Ulrich Tukur as Gibarian; Michael Ensign as Friend.
What is Solaris rated?
It carries a pg-13 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/49140.

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