
Age guidance pending
Stalker
Best from age 16 · NR · 1979 · 162 min
Age guidance pendingBest from age 16 · NR · 1979 · 162 min · Science Fiction · Drama
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 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
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





