The Stalking Moon

He comes with the stalking moon. Silently. Relentlessly. And when he comes there is no place to hide.

1968 • 109 min • Western

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Synopsis

While moving a group of Apaches to a Native American reservation in Arizona, an American scout named Sam Varner is surprised to find a white woman, Sarah Carver, living with the tribe. When Sam learns that she was taken captive by an Indian named Salvaje ten years ago, he attempts to escort Sarah and her half-Native American son to his home in New Mexico. However, it soon becomes clear that Salvaje is hot on their trail.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

76 reviews

59 Audience · 76 · 100%

An aging scout helps a woman and her son escape a relentless pursuer across the New Mexico desert. This Western tale focuses on survival and the bonds of a new, unconventional family. It features a tense chase with a looming threat.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some peril and chasing sequences
References to past captivity

What it models well

Protection of family
Resilience in hardship
Compassion for others

Talk about it after

Life in the Old West
Prejudice and understanding
The meaning of family

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