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My Best Fiend

7.319991h 39mMovieDocumentary

A film that describes the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.

DirectorWerner Herzog
WriterWerner Herzog
ProducersChristine Ruppert·André Singer

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Cast · Directed by Werner Herzog

WHWerner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Self
KKKlaus Kinski
Klaus Kinski
Self (archive footage)
CCClaudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale
Self
EMEva Mattes
Eva Mattes
Self
BR
Baron van der Recke
Self
JS
José Koechlin von Stein
Self
BP
Bill Pence
Self
BR
Baronin van der Recke
Self
BP
Beat Presser
Self (archive footage)
GRGuillermo Ríos
Guillermo Ríos
Self (archive footage)
AVAndrés Vicente
Andrés Vicente
Self (archive footage)
JG
Justo González
Self (also archive footage)

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My Best Fiend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams My Best Fiend?

My Best Fiend is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is My Best Fiend on Netflix?

No, My Best Fiend is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is My Best Fiend on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — My Best Fiend is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch My Best Fiend for free?

My Best Fiend is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.