Question 1

What age is Solaris appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Solaris (1972) best from about age 14. A psychologist travels to a remote space station where the crew is haunted by vivid manifestations of their past. A mysterious sentient ocean on the planet below seems to be the cause, forcing them to confront their deepest regrets and memories.

Question 2

What is Solaris rated?

Accepted Answer

Solaris (1972) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Solaris?

Accepted Answer

Challenging psychological themes; Slow pacing and introspective mood; Some brief, non-explicit nudity; Discussion of suicide. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Solaris?

Accepted Answer

Coping with grief and loss; Empathy and connection; Exploring the unknown.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Solaris?

Accepted Answer

How we deal with loss and memory; The nature of consciousness and identity; What constitutes life beyond Earth.

Question 6

Where can I watch Solaris?

Accepted Answer

Solaris (1972) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Curzon Home Cinema. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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