Stoker

2013, Horror/Mystery & thriller, 1h 38m

204 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

critics consensus

Its script doesn't quite carry the dramatic heft of his earlier work, but Park Chan-wook's Stoker showcases his eye for sumptuous imagery and his affection for dark, atmospheric narratives populated by mysterious characters. Read critic reviews

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Stoker Photos

Mia Wasikowska as India Stoker in "Stoker."

Mia Wasikowska as India Stoker in "Stoker."

Nicole Kidman as Evelyn Stoker and Matthew Goode as Uncle Charlie Stoker in "Stoker."

Nicole Kidman as Evelyn Stoker in "Stoker."

Matthew Goode as Uncle Charlie Stoker in "Stoker."

Matthew Goode as Uncle Charlie Stoker and Mia Wasikowska as India Stoker in "Stoker."

(L-R) Nicole Kidman as Evelyn Stoker and Mia Wasikowska as India Stoker in "Stoker."

(L-R) Mia Wasikowska as India Stoker, Nicole Kidman as Evelyn Stoker and Matthew Goode as Uncle Charlie Stoker in "Stoker."

Mia Wasikowska as India Stoker in "Stoker."

Nicole Kidman as Evelyn Stoker and Matthew Goode as Uncle Charlie Stoker in "Stoker."

Matthew Goode as Uncle Charlie Stoker in "Stoker."

Mia Wasikowska as India Stoker and Matthew Goode as Uncle Charlie Stoker in "Stoker."

Matthew Goode as Uncle Charlie Stoker and Mia Wasikowska as India Stoker in "Stoker."

Nicole Kidman as Evelyn Stoker in "Stoker."

(L-R) Nicole Kidman as Evie Stoker and Mia Wasikowska as India Stoker in "Stoker."

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Movie Info

After India's father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother. Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.

Rating:

R (Disturbing Violent Content|Disturbing Sexual Content)
Genre:

Horror, Mystery & thriller
Original Language:

English
Director:

Park Chan-wook
Producer:

Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Michael Costigan
Writer:

Wentworth Miller
Release Date (Theaters):

Mar 22, 2013 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Jun 18, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA):

$1.7M
Runtime:

1h 38m
Distributor:

Fox Searchlight
Sound Mix:

Dolby, SDDS

Cast & Crew

Mia Wasikowska
India Stoker

Matthew Goode
Charles Stoker

Nicole Kidman
Evelyn Stoker

Jacki Weaver
Gwendolyn Stoker

Dermot Mulroney
Richard Stoker

Alden Ehrenreich
Whip

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Audience Reviews for Stoker

Feb 21, 2016

Watch and wait. Signature Park Chan-Wook in superb camera angling, movement and set up of shots, the actors being more of a vehicle for the film than anything individual. Spookier than his previous pieces.

Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
Feb 25, 2014

One of the most exquisitely directed films of 2013.

Anoop K Super Reviewer
Jan 24, 2014

This is a very carefully planned out story with a subtle slow tone that will either drive you mad or intrigue you. I went to watch this movie without having seen any movie trailers or promo and it really helped. Overall it's a great film, very suspenseful with twists and turns that you might not expect and fantastic acting from all the cast. Congratulations to Wentworth Miller on writing such a great film.

Chris H Super Reviewer
Oct 09, 2013

This is the first English language film from Korean Auteur; Park Chan-Wook, whose films I've praised to be among the finest of last decade. If you familiar with his film then its easy to say this Gothic Thriller focuses on themes the director ha explored before. He just loves the bitter and darker side of humanity that intrigues and compels us viewers. 'Stoker' takes an archetypal Hitchcockian like plot into a rich and lavish american setting, stocked up with incredible editing and solid performances from a flawless cast playing such concerning and determined characters. Stoker is also a horror within itself of one character's motivations not exactly being what they appear to be, although it fascinating psychology that just brings humanity's darker side out of the shadows. This I recommend, being and incredibly fine if not superb effort of modern film-making.

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