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Solaris

Seen it?

2002 | 99 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Gravity or Arrival, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Berlin award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $47 million worldwide on a $47 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 221K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Steven Soderbergh

  • George ClooneyChris Kelvin
  • Natascha McElhoneRheya
  • Viola DavisGordon
  • Jeremy DaviesSnow
  • Ulrich TukurGibarian
  • Michael EnsignFriend
  • John ChoDBA Emissary
  • Morgan RuslerDBA Emissary
  • Shane SkeltonGibarian's Son
  • Donna KimballMrs. Gibarian