Solaris (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, Solaris is a drama, mystery, romance and science fiction film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 99 minutes. “How far will you go for a second chance?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.
Who’s in it. Solaris stars George Clooney as Chris Kelvin, Natascha McElhone as Rheya, Viola Davis as Gordon and Jeremy Davies as Snow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Solaris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (2002)?
- In US, Solaris is available to 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Solaris?
- Solaris stars George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Viola Davis, Jeremy Davies and Ulrich Tukur.
- When was Solaris released?
- Solaris was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.