Solaris

– A psychologist is sent to a space station orbiting a planet called Solaris to investigate the death ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.10 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1971
Original Name:
Солярис
Solaris
Solaris (1971) - Also known as Солярис

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.

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Solaris (1971) - Trailer

Release Date:

26 Sep 1972

Language:

Russian, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

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Plot:

The Solaris mission has established a base on a planet that appears to host some kind of intelligence, but the details are hazy and very secret. After the mysterious demise of one of the three scientists on the base, the main character is sent out to replace him. He finds the station run-down and the two remaining scientists cold and secretive. When he also encounters his wife who has been dead for ten years, he begins to appreciate the baffling nature of the alien intelligence.

Awards:

2 wins & 4 nominations.

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Internet Movie Database:
8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
95%
Metacritic:
90%

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