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Solaris

(1972)
7.9 PixlRun
The planet where nightmares come true…
Country Soviet Union
Original language Russian
Runtime 2h 47min
Premiere 1972-03-20
Box office $22,168 worldwide gross
MPAA rating PG
Director Andrei Tarkovsky
Cinematography Vadim Yusov
Editor Nina Marcus
Production Unit Four · Creative Unit of Writers & Cinema Workers · Mosfilm

All cast & crew

Cinematography
Vadim Yusov
Editor
Nina Marcus

Photos

Awards summary

2 wins & 4 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Solaris?
Andrei Tarkovsky directed Solaris in 1972.
What is the IMDb rating?
Solaris has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 from 104,549 votes.
Where can I watch Solaris?
Solaris is available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
How long is Solaris?
Solaris has a runtime of 2h 47min (167 minutes).
How much did Solaris earn at the box office?
Solaris earned $22,168 worldwide.

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