Solaris
“The planet where nightmares come true…”
Solaris is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 23 June 2026.
Where to watch Solaris
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Release date
- 1972-03-20
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Language
- Russian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Studio
- Unit Four
Solaris — trailer
About Solaris
Solaris is a 1972 movie in the Drama, Science Fiction and Mystery genres, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, starring Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis and Jüri Järvet. It has a runtime of 2 hours 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 1,844 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Solaris in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Natalya Bondarchuk
Hari
Donatas Banionis
Kris Kelvin
Jüri Järvet
Dr. Snaut
Vladislav Dvorzhetsky
Henri Berton
Mykola Hrynko
Kelvin's Father
Anatoliy Solonitsyn
Dr. Sartorius
Olga Barnet
Kelvin's Mother
Vitalik Kerdimun
Henri Berton's Son
Olga Kizilova
Guest of Dr. Gibarian
Tatyana Malykh
Kris Kelvin's Niece
Aleksandr Misharin
Shanahan, Chairman of the Anri Berton Commission
Bagrat Oganesyan
Professor Tarkhe
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Solaris in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Solaris on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is Solaris on Netflix?+
Solaris is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Solaris?+
Solaris has a runtime of 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).
Who stars in Solaris?+
Solaris stars Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis, Jüri Järvet, Vladislav Dvorzhetsky and Mykola Hrynko.
When did Solaris come out?+
Solaris is a 1972 movie directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
What genre is Solaris?+
Solaris is Drama, Science Fiction and Mystery film.
Who directed Solaris?+
Solaris was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
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