Solaris (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1972, Solaris is a drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, running about 167 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Solaris stars Donatas Banionis as Kris Kelvin, Natalya Bondarchuk as Hari, Jüri Järvet as Dr. Snaut and Anatoliy Solonitsyn as Dr. Sartorius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Solaris has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Solaris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Solaris tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Solaris (1972)?
- In US, Solaris is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Solaris worth watching?
- Solaris holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Solaris?
- Solaris stars Donatas Banionis, Natalya Bondarchuk, Jüri Järvet, Anatoliy Solonitsyn and Nikolay Grinko.
- When was Solaris released?
- Solaris was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.