My Best Fiend (1999)
My Best Fiend is streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
The verdict
My Best Fiend is a solid, watchable German film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.3/10 on TMDB across 225 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 99 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
Should you spend 99 minutes on it?
99 minutes of German documentary, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 225 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story rather than an argument
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
A film that describes the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 39m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Werner Herzog
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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