Stalker (1979)
A mysterious guide leads two men through an otherworldly, restricted zone where desires may be granted.
Near a gray and unnamed city is the Zone, a place guarded by barbed wire and soldiers, and where the normal laws of physics are victim to frequent anomalies. A stalker guides two men into the Zone, specifically to an area in which deep-seated desires are granted.
How intense is Stalker?
Stalker has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Stalker feels like
- Tone
- bleakatmosphericdreamlikemelancholy
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Stalker
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Stalker for you?
Is Stalker scary?
No. Stalker is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Stalker gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Stalker sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is Stalker?
Stalker runs 2h 42m.
Where can I stream Stalker?
Stalker is streaming on Max and Criterion.
Does Stalker have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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