How long is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul rated?

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: 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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Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) runs 1 h 33 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.7 from 475 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 1 h 33 min — ends 9:33 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: March 5, 1974
TMDB rating: 7.7 / 10 from 475 votes
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Starring: Brigitte Mira, El Hedi ben Salem, Irm Hermann, Barbara Valentin
Language: German
Original title: Angst essen Seele auf

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?: Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul rated?: Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is rated NR in the US.
Is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: 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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