Solaris (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Solaris is a 2002 sci-fi drama directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Natascha McElhone and Ulrich Tukur. It is based on Solaris by Stanisław Lem and Joanna Kilmartin. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $30 million worldwide on a $47 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 2003. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $47M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Solaris About?
The premise of Solaris without spoilers, adapted from Solaris by Stanisław Lem and Joanna Kilmartin. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A psychologist is sent to a space station orbiting the planet Solaris to investigate the strange behavior of the crew. As he delves into the mystery, he confronts unsettling truths about their psychological states and his own past. A recurring figure from his memories appears, blurring the lines between reality and illusion and leading him on a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the nature of the human mind.
Solaris Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- space station
- space
- planet
- trapped in space
- title at the end
- nudity
- space travel
- dead wife
- alien contact
- remake
- based on novel
- kubrickian
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- psychotronic film
- astronaut
- electronic music score
- simulated reality
- director also editor
- space sci fi
- psychological drama
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- postmodernism
- the future
- suicide
- vision
- force
- visitor
- psychiatrist
- dream
- spaceship
- crying
- human in outer space
- religion
- afterlife
- remake of russian film
- sanity
- earth
- mission
- gravity
- morality
- dream state
- duplicate
- human alien
- mirror
- mind
- oxygen
- theory
- time
- astral projection
- poem
Solaris Cast
George Clooney leads the cast, with Natascha McElhone and Ulrich Tukur. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
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Director Steven Soderbergh
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Solaris Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Solaris 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 59% User score
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Solaris Plot Summary
What happens in Solaris from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
We are introduced to psychologist Chris Kelvin as he navigates his daily life, which includes his morning rituals, commuting to work, and conducting group therapy sessions with patients. Despite this routine, there is a palpable sense of sadness lurking beneath Chris’s exterior, a theme that unfolds as the story progresses.
Full summary
The whole story of Solaris, scene by scene
Solaris Box Office & Budget
Solaris grossed $30 million worldwide on a $47 million budget, 64% of what it cost. $15 million came from the US and Canada and $15 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$30M
64% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $15M
- International
- $15M
- Budget
- $47M
Solaris Awards & Nominations
Solaris earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 2003.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress
Solaris Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Solaris (2002) - Teaser Trailer
- Trailer Solaris (2002), 35mm film trailer, scope, 4K trichromy.
- Behind the Scenes SOLARIS (2002) | Behind The Scenes of George Clooney Sci-Fi Movie
How Well Do You Know Solaris?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character of Chris Kelvin in Solaris?
Solaris Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “索拉力星” and “ソラリス”.
- Also known as
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- 索拉力星
- ソラリス
- 솔라리스
- 索拉里斯
- ソラリス：2002
- Соларис
- सोलारिस
- Soliaris
- Солярис
- Соляріс
- Σολάρις
- סולאריס
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- โซลาริส ดาวมฤตยูซ้อนมฤตยู
- 星球索拉羅斯
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Solaris FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Solaris, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Solaris?
Solaris runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Solaris released?
Solaris was released on November 27, 2002.
Who directed Solaris?
Solaris was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
More films by Steven Soderbergh Who is in the cast of Solaris?
Solaris stars George Clooney, Natascha McElhone and Ulrich Tukur.
How much did Solaris make at the box office?
Solaris grossed $30 million worldwide ($15 million domestic, $15 million international) on a budget of $47 million.
How is Solaris rated?
Solaris has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is Solaris based on a book?
Yes. Solaris is adapted from Solaris by Stanisław Lem, Joanna Kilmartin and Steve Cox.
Was Solaris nominated for any awards?
Solaris received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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