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My Best Fiend

1999·Movie
1h 39min
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic706.5Rotten Tomatoes78%92%
IMDb7.8Metacritic706.5Rotten Tomatoes78%92%

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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About

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Werner Herzog
Written by:
Werner Herzog
Produced by:
André Singer, James Mitchell, Lucki Stipetić
Composed by:
Hubertus Rath, Eric Spitzer, Dave Nelson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about My Best Fiend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Best Fiend legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyFandorShout! Factory TVPlexMetrograph

My Best Fiend is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, and Metrograph in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Best Fiend worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Best Fiend rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is My Best Fiend?

1 h 39 min

My Best Fiend runs 1 h 39 min.

Is My Best Fiend based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Best Fiend?

Critics74
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see My Best Fiend much the same way.

What language is My Best Fiend in?

GermanEnglishSpanish

It was made in German, with some English, Spanish. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch My Best Fiend?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Best Fiend in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.