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Baal

5.519701h 24mMovieDrama

An exploration of the cult of the genius, an anti-heroic figure who chooses to be a social outcast and live on the fringe of bourgeois morality.

DirectorVolker Schlöndorff

WritersBertolt Brecht·Volker Schlöndorff

ProducersVolker Schlöndorff·Hellmut Haffner

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Volker Schlöndorff

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Margarethe von Trotta

Margarethe von Trotta

Günther Neutze

Günther Neutze

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

Marian Seidowsky

Christine Schuberth

Christine Schuberth

Stripperin Sabitka

Walter Sedlmayr

Walter Sedlmayr

Anwalt Pschierer

Günther Kaufmann

Günther Kaufmann

Kutscher Orgauer

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Baal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Baal?

Baal is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Baal on Netflix?

No, Baal is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Baal on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Baal isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Baal for free?

Baal is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.