Where to watch Solaris (1972) tonight
Solaris (1972) runs 2 h 47 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.8 from 1,937 TMDB members. 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
- 2 h 47 min — ends 10:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
- Released
- March 20, 1972
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 from 1,937 votes
- Director
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Starring
- Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis, Jüri Järvet, Vladislav Dvorzhetsky
- Language
- Russian
- Original title
- Солярис
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Solaris?
- Solaris is 2 h 47 min long (167 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Solaris rated?
- Solaris is rated PG in the US.
- Is Solaris a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Science Fiction reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 47 min, plan the evening: start by 8:13 pm to finish before 11 pm.
- Where can I stream Solaris?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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