Stalker is 2 h 42 min long (162 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Stalker (1979) runs 2 h 42 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 8.1 from 2,662 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 42 min — ends 10:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Drama
Released: May 25, 1979
TMDB rating: 8.1 / 10 from 2,662 votes
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
Starring: Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Mykola Hrynko
Language: Russian
Original title: Сталкер

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Science Fiction and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 42 min, plan the evening: start by 8:18 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is Stalker?: Stalker is 2 h 42 min long (162 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Stalker rated?: Stalker is rated NR in the US.
Is Stalker a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Science Fiction and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 42 min, plan the evening: start by 8:18 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Stalker?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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