Fox and His Friends (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1975, Fox and His Friends is a drama and romance film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 125 minutes. “Survival of the fittest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. While he wants to climb up the social ladder, it isn't without turmoil, and being torn between his old working class roots, and the shiny new facade of middle class consciousness.
Who’s in it. Fox and His Friends stars Peter Chatel as Eugen Thiess, Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Franz "Fox" Bieberkopf, Karlheinz Böhm as Max and Adrian Hoven as Wolf Thiess, Eugen's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Fox and His Friends has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 Fox and His Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fox and His Friends tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fox and His Friends (1975)?
- In US, Fox and His Friends is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, 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 Fox and His Friends worth watching?
- Fox and His Friends holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fox and His Friends?
- Fox and His Friends stars Peter Chatel, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Karlheinz Böhm, Adrian Hoven and Christiane Maybach.