Movie · 1979
Is Stalker based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Stalker is based on the book Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky (1972).
The movie was released in 1979.
The book behind Stalker
Roadside Picnic
by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky · first published 1972 · science fiction, philosophical fiction, hard science fiction
1972 novel Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.
Common questions
Is Stalker based on a book?
Yes. Stalker is based on the book Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky (1972).
Who wrote the book Stalker is based on?
Roadside Picnic was written by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and first published in 1972.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Roadside Picnic before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Arkady and Boris Strugatsky's books
- Hard to Be a God (film, 2013)
- The Inhabited Island (film, 2008)
- Days of Eclipse (film, 1988)
- Hard to Be a God (film, 1989)