---
title: "Solaris"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/solaris-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 593
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 167
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Solaris (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/solaris-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Solaris is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Unit Four, Creative Unit of Writers & Cinema Workers, Mosfilm. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A psychologist confronts a sentient ocean that materializes his deepest memories."

### Why Watch
- psychological depth
- blend of drama, sci‑fi, and mystery
- thought‑provoking exploration of memory

### Caveats & Content Note
- abstract narrative may challenge viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The PG‑rated film deals with psychological distress and existential themes, suited for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: slow-burn, philosophical, atmospheric, melancholic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/solaris-1972#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrei Tarkovsky
- **Networks / Studios**: Unit Four, Creative Unit of Writers & Cinema Workers, Mosfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Natalya Bondarchuk** as *Hari*
- **Donatas Banionis** as *Kris Kelvin*
- **Jüri Järvet** as *Dr. Snaut*
- **Vladislav Dvorzhetsky** as *Henri Berton*
- **Mykola Hrynko** as *Kelvin's Father*
- **Anatoliy Solonitsyn** as *Dr. Sartorius*
- **Olga Barnet** as *Kelvin's Mother*
- **Vitalik Kerdimun** as *Henri Berton's Son*
- **Olga Kizilova** as *Guest of Dr. Gibarian*
- **Tatyana Malykh** as *Kris Kelvin's Niece*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main setting of the story?
A space station orbiting the mysterious planet Solaris.

### Q: What triggers the crew’s mental disturbances?
The planet’s ocean, described as a brain‑like substance that evokes repressed memories.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
Drama, science‑fiction, and mystery.

### Q: How long is the film?
Approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Solaris — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/593)
- [Solaris (2002 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solaris_(2002_film))
- [Solaris (1972) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/32352-soljaris/prehled/)
- [Solaris (1972): Zajímavosti | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/19323-solaris/zajimavosti)
- [Solaris (1972) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/15780-solaris)
- [Solaris (2002) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0307479/)

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