The Stoker (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2010, The Stoker is a drama and crime film directed by Aleksey Balabanov, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A shell-shocked Afghanistan war hero named Ivan Skryabin (Mikhail Skryabin) spends his days stoking the fire in a giant coal furnace. When he isn’t tending the flames, he keeps busy with other activities. He works on a historical novel. His adult daughter Sasha (Aida Tumutova) comes to visit. Local kids come to gaze at the flames. Gangsters, including a former Army sergeant (Aleksandr Mosin) and a sniper known as Bison (Yuri Matveyev), drop by to add special kindling to the fire.
Who’s in it. The Stoker stars Mikhail Skryabin as Kochegar, Yuri Matveyev as Vassily 'Bizon', Alexandr Mosin as Sergeant - father of Masha and Aida Tumutova as Sasha, daughter Kochegar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Stoker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $183.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stoker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stoker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stoker (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stoker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stoker worth watching?
- The Stoker holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stoker?
- The Stoker stars Mikhail Skryabin, Yuri Matveyev, Alexandr Mosin, Aida Tumutova and Anna Korotayeva.
- When was The Stoker released?
- The Stoker was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.