Fear and Desire (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, Fear and Desire is a drama and war film directed by Stanley Kubrick, running about 62 minutes. “Trapped… 4 desperate men and a strange half-animal girl!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After their airplane crashes behind enemy lines, four soldiers must survive and try to find a way back to their battalion. However, when they come across a local peasant girl the horrors of war quickly become apparent.
Who’s in it. Fear and Desire stars Frank Silvera as Mac, Kenneth Harp as Lt. Corby / The General, Paul Mazursky as Sidney and Stephen Coit as Fletcher / The Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Fear and Desire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Brew, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fear and Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fear and Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fear and Desire (1953)?
- In US, Fear and Desire is available to stream on Philo, Brew and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fear and Desire worth watching?
- Fear and Desire holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fear and Desire?
- Fear and Desire stars Frank Silvera, Kenneth Harp, Paul Mazursky, Stephen Coit and Virginia Leith.
- When was Fear and Desire released?
- Fear and Desire was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.