Solaris (2002)
A psychologist investigates a remote space station and confronts dreamlike, melancholy mysteries from his past.
A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.
How intense is Solaris?
Solaris is mildly scary, with 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-13.
What Solaris feels like
- Tone
- melancholycerebralatmosphericdreamlike
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Solaris
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Solaris for you?
Is Solaris scary?
Only a little. Solaris has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
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-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Solaris?
Solaris runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream Solaris?
Solaris is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Solaris have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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