Die Fremde (2000) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2000, Die Fremde is a drame and policier film directed by Götz Spielmann, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. The seedy underbelly of Vienna at night. Mercedes is a femme fatale from Mexico, newly arrived at the Vienna airport with her German boyfriend Rainer, where they have smuggled a kilo of cocaine through customs. Unfortunately for them, the city has just had a major drug crackdown, leaving them without buyers and money. Disgusted with Rainer, Mercedes ditches him and hooks up with Harry, a lonely and bored cab driver who agrees to help her find a buyer for the drugs so she can get some cash and go home. She offers Harry a deal he can't refuse. Is he just another pawn for Mercedes or will her promises help him achieve his hope and dreams? The story careens through the night streets of Vienna, following two amateurs navigating their way through the treacherous world of the drug trade. It's a mood piece with the backdrop of a stifling urban loneliness.

Who’s in it. Die Fremde stars Goya Toledo as Mercedes, Martin Feifel as Rainer, Nina Proll as Beate and Simon Schwarz as Dealer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Die Fremde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Fremde page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die Fremde tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.