Fear and Desire
1953, English. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Trapped… 4 desperate men and a strange half-animal girl!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fear and Desire is streaming on Brew in India.
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Details
- Released
- 31 March 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard Sackler
- Budget
- $53K
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Fear and Desire: quick answers
Is Fear and Desire worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 562 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does Fear and Desire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fear and Desire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fear and Desire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fear and Desire is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fear and Desire on?
Fear and Desire is streaming on Brew in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fear and Desire?
If you liked Fear and Desire, try Aces High, Battleground, Devotion.
Who directed Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire (1953) was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Frank Silvera, Kenneth Harp, Paul Mazursky.