Solaris

Solaris

How far will you go for a second chance?

Directed by Steven Soderbergh

Produced by 20th Century Fox, Lightstorm Entertainment

200299 min5.9 / 10

A meditative, philosophically dense exploration of grief and the nature of identity, where a mysterious planet forces a psychologist to confront the loss of his wife through impossible manifestations.

A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Solaris sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Solaris one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of films.

  • Is Solaris scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Solaris violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Solaris end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Solaris easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Solaris

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Solaris

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Solaris, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Solaris, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Solaris, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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