The Stalker's Apprentice (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1998, The Stalker's Apprentice is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Marcus D.F. White, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. When an absorbing new manuscript finds its way across his desk, Marcus Walwyn (Gideon Turner), an impressionable young publisher, befriends the book's author (Peter Davison) and suddenly has trouble leaving his work at the office. Intrigued by the volume's step-by-step instructions on how to stalk and murder an unsuspecting victim, Marcus grows obsessed with becoming an expert. This made-for-television drama is based on the book by M.S. Power.
Who’s in it. The Stalker's Apprentice stars Peter Davison as D.I. Maurice Burt, James Bolam as Helmut Kranze, Gideon Turner as Marcus Walwyn and Natalie Walter as Karen Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, The Stalker's Apprentice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stalker's Apprentice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stalker's Apprentice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stalker's Apprentice (1998)?
- In US, The Stalker's Apprentice is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stalker's Apprentice worth watching?
- The Stalker's Apprentice holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stalker's Apprentice?
- The Stalker's Apprentice stars Peter Davison, James Bolam, Gideon Turner, Natalie Walter and Marc Bannerman.
- When was The Stalker's Apprentice released?
- The Stalker's Apprentice was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.