1972 · movie · 2h 4m
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
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No. The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. Petra falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in.
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How we got to 69.1
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.4/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 23 | none |
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant: common questions
Is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant on Netflix?
No. The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant worth watching?
It scores 69.1/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
Who is in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant stars Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.