Stalker (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1979, Stalker is a drama and science fiction film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, running about 162 minutes.
What it’s about. Near a gray and unnamed city is the Zone, a place guarded by barbed wire and soldiers, and where the normal laws of physics are victim to frequent anomalies. A stalker guides two men into the Zone, specifically to an area in which deep-seated desires are granted.
Who’s in it. Stalker stars Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy as Stalker, Anatoliy Solonitsyn as Writer, Nikolay Grinko as Professor and Alisa Freyndlikh as Stalker's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Stalker sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stalker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stalker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stalker (1979)?
- In US, Stalker is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stalker worth watching?
- Stalker holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stalker?
- Stalker stars Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Nikolay Grinko, Alisa Freyndlikh and Natasha Abramova.
- When was Stalker released?
- Stalker was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.