Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Emmi Kurowski, a cleaning lady, is lonely in her old age. Her husband died years ago, and her grown children offer little companionship. One night she goes to a bar frequented by Arab immigrants and strikes up a friendship with middle-aged mechanic Ali. Their relationship soon develops into something more, and Emmi's family and neighbors criticize their spontaneous marriage. Soon Emmi and Ali are forced to confront their own insecurities about their future.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Brigitte Mira
Emmi Kurowski
El Hedi ben Salem
Ali
Irm Hermann
Krista
Barbara Valentin
Barbara
Elma Karlowa
Mrs. Kargus
Anita Bucher
Mrs. Ellis
Gusti Kreissl
Paula
Doris Mattes
Mrs. Angermayer
Margit Symo
Hedwig
Katharina Herberg
Bardame
Lilo Pempeit
Mrs. Munchmeyer
Walter Sedlmayr
Mr. Angermayer
In brief
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) is a romance, drama film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 464 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 33min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ali: Fear Eats the Soul online?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul runs 93 minutes (1h 33min).
What rating does Ali: Fear Eats the Soul have?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 464 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul from?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul was released in 1974.
