Solaris (1972)
A psychologist confronts his own lost memories as a mysterious planet's influence blurs reality.
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.
How intense is Solaris?
Solaris has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG.
What Solaris feels like
- Tone
- cerebralmelancholyatmosphericdreamlike
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Solaris
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Is Solaris scary?
No. Solaris is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Solaris gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Solaris sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Solaris OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Solaris?
Solaris runs 2h 47m.
Where can I stream Solaris?
Solaris is streaming on Max, Criterion, YouTube (free) and Plex.
Does Solaris have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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