Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery  •  1972  •  167 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

Solaris (1972)

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Solaris (1972)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
8.5

Overview

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.


Starring Cast

Natalya Bondarchuk  •   Donatas Banionis  •   Jüri Järvet


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film primarily explores universal philosophical and psychological themes of memory, grief, and the human condition, rather than engaging with specific political ideologies or advocating for particular societal solutions, leading to a neutral rating.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The 1972 Soviet film 'Solaris' features a cast that aligns with traditional representation for its time and production region. The narrative explores deep philosophical and psychological themes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film deeply explores themes of sin, guilt, redemption, sacrifice, and the search for spiritual meaning, often using imagery and narrative structures that resonate with Christian philosophy and ethics. The narrative aligns with the virtues and dignity of these spiritual struggles, portraying them in a profound and affirming light.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris (1972) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily explores heterosexual relationships, memory, and grief through its protagonist, Kris Kelvin, and his interactions with the sentient planet Solaris. Therefore, an assessment of LGBTQ+ portrayal is not applicable.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Solaris, 1972, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative explores existential questions, memory, and the nature of humanity through the protagonist's interactions with a physical manifestation of his deceased wife, but these elements do not relate to gender identity or transsexuality.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The 1972 film "Solaris" adapts Stanisław Lem's novel without altering the gender of any established characters. All major roles, including Kris Kelvin, Hari, Snaut, and Sartorius, maintain their original genders from the source material.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The 1972 film "Solaris" adapts Stanisław Lem's novel. The main characters, including Kris Kelvin and Hari, are portrayed by white actors, consistent with the implicit racial background of the characters in the original Polish source material. No character's race was changed from prior established canon.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.9
The Movie Database logo
7.8

Critic Ratings

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9.2
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9.3

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