Stalker
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Stalker

Best from age 16 · NR · 1979 · 162 min

Stalker

Three men journey into a mysterious, forbidden "Zone" where wishes are said to be granted, encountering strange phenomena and grappling with their deepest desires. This slow-paced, atmospheric film explores themes of faith, doubt, and the meaning of happiness.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Very slow pacing and long takes
  • Characters drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes
  • Existential themes may be complex for younger viewers

Models well

  • The nature of desire and happiness
  • The search for meaning
  • Hope in a desolate world

Talk about it after

  • What makes a wish come true?
  • The meaning of "the Zone" for each character
  • The difference between faith and certainty
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Cast & crew

Mark Kermode reviews Stalker (1979) | BFI Player

STALKER Trailer [1979]

Janus Films Trailer

Geoff Dyer on STALKER