1974 · movie · NR · 1h 33m
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul on Netflix?
No. Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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.
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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.7/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 28 | none |
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul: common questions
Is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul on Netflix?
No. Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul worth watching?
It scores 71/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul rated?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is rated NR in the US.
Who is in Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul stars Brigitte Mira, El Hedi ben Salem, Irm Hermann, Barbara Valentin.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.