Fear (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1954, Fear is a thriller film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johann Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.
Who’s in it. Fear stars Ingrid Bergman as Irène Wagner, Mathias Wieman as Albert Wagner, Renate Mannhardt as Luisa Vidor and Kurt Kreuger as Erich Baumann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Fear has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fear tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fear (1954)?
- In US, Fear is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fear worth watching?
- Fear holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fear?
- Fear stars Ingrid Bergman, Mathias Wieman, Renate Mannhardt, Kurt Kreuger and Elise Aulinger.
- When was Fear released?
- Fear was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.