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Stalker

1979 · 162 min · Director: Andrei Tarkovsky

Stalker (1979) is a science fiction drama, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. It stars Alisa Freyndlikh and Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy. The 162-minute film holds an audience score of 8.1/10.

What Stalker Is About

Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 film follows a man who guides others into a forbidden zone. A writer and a professor go with him. At the centre of the zone is a room said to grant wishes. The film builds almost no incident; the narrative is made of walking and talking and gives no answer even when the room is reached. It is adapted from a novel. The first shoot was lost to a technical fault and the film was made again from the start. It runs past two and a half hours. Who it's for: those who like slow, philosophical cinema. Who it's not for: viewers expecting incident; the film is almost entirely walking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stalker about?

Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 film follows a man who guides others into a forbidden zone. A writer and a professor go with him.

Where can I watch Stalker?

Stalker is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Stalker?

Stalker runs for 162 minutes (2h 42m).

When did Stalker come out?

Stalker was released in 1979.

Who directed Stalker?

Stalker was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.

Who stars in Stalker?

Stalker stars Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Mykola Hrynko.

What is Stalker's rating?

Stalker holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 8.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 87 out of 100.

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