6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Solaris (2002)
Solaris (2002)
Overview
A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film consciously focuses on apolitical, existential themes of grief, memory, and identity, offering a deeply personal and internal resolution rather than engaging with any specific political ideology or societal critique.
The film features explicit DEI casting with a significant race and gender swap for a key character, portraying a Black woman in a role traditionally depicted as a white male. However, the narrative itself does not center on DEI themes or offer a critique of traditional identities, focusing instead on psychological and philosophical exploration.
Secondary
The character Dr. Gordon, a psychologist on the space station, is portrayed as female in the 2002 film. In the original Stanisław Lem novel and the 1972 film adaptation, this character (named Snaut) was male, constituting a gender swap.
The character Dr. Gordon, originally Snaut in Stanisław Lem's novel and the 1972 film (portrayed as a white European male), is played by Viola Davis, a Black actress, in the 2002 adaptation.
Steven Soderbergh's 'Solaris' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story focuses entirely on the heterosexual relationship between Chris Kelvin and his deceased wife, Rheya, exploring themes of grief, memory, and the nature of reality. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
Steven Soderbergh's 'Solaris' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. The story focuses on a psychologist's encounter with mysterious manifestations of his past, without touching upon gender identity or transition.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
5.9
Critic Ratings
6.6
6.7
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