Solaris
1972, Russian. Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
The planet where nightmares come true…
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
- PG
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Solaris is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Andrei TarkovskyDirector
- Natalya BondarchukHari
- Donatas BanionisKris Kelvin
- Jüri JärvetDr. Snaut
- Vladislav DvorzhetskyHenri Berton
- Mykola HrynkoKelvin's Father
- Anatoliy SolonitsynDr. Sartorius
- Olga BarnetKelvin's Mother
- Vitalik KerdimunHenri Berton's Son
- Olga KizilovaGuest of Dr. Gibarian
- Tatyana MalykhKris Kelvin's Niece
- Aleksandr MisharinShanahan, Chairman of the Anri Berton Commission
- Bagrat OganesyanProfessor Tarkhe
Details
- Released
- 20 March 1972
- Original title
- Солярис
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Andrei Tarkovsky, Fridrikh Gorenshteyn
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What Solaris is based on
Solaris is based on Solaris, a 1961 novel by Stanisław Lem.
Novel · 1961
Solaris
By Stanisław Lem
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Solaris: quick answers
Is Solaris worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 1,933 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Solaris?
Solaris runs 167 minutes (2h 47m).
Does Solaris have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Solaris. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Solaris parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Solaris is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Solaris on?
Solaris is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Solaris?
If you liked Solaris, try Solaris, Doppelgänger, Stalker.
Who directed Solaris?
Solaris (1972) was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky and stars Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis, Jüri Järvet.
What is Solaris based on?
Solaris is based on Solaris, a 1961 novel by Stanisław Lem.