Apple TVSolaris (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
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Political: Center
Diversity: High
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed 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 movie demonstrates significant DEI primarily through the explicit recasting of a traditionally male role with a Black actress. However, its narrative focuses on psychological and existential themes, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities without explicit critique.
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.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
5.9
Critic Ratings
6.6
6.7
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