Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
The verdict
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul lands among the stronger German films on offer right now. It holds a 7.7/10 on TMDB from 467 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It's a tight 93-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
Should you spend 93 minutes on it?
93 minutes of German romance with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- Currently 7.7/10 from 467 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want the central question to be something other than whether they end up together
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 33m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Romance / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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