Fox and His Friends
1975, German. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Survival of the fittest.
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. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His desperation for love and affection soon spirals into tragedy.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- NR
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7.2/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Fox and His Friends is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
- Rainer Werner FassbinderFranz "Fox" Bieberkopf
- Peter ChatelEugen Thiess
- Karlheinz BöhmMax
- Adrian HovenWolf Thiess, Eugen's Father
- Christiane MaybachHedwig
- Harry BaerPhilip
- Hans ZanderBarman Springer
- Kurt RaabWodka-Peter
- Rudolf LenzAttorney Dr. Siebenkäss
- Karl ScheydtKlaus
- Peter KernFlorist "Fatty" Schmidt
- Karl-Heinz StaudenmeyerKrapp
Details
- Released
- 6 June 1975
- Original title
- Faustrecht der Freiheit
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Christian Hohoff
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Fox and His Friends: quick answers
Is Fox and His Friends worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fox and His Friends?
Fox and His Friends runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Fox and His Friends have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fox and His Friends. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fox and His Friends parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fox and His Friends is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fox and His Friends on?
Fox and His Friends is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fox and His Friends?
If you liked Fox and His Friends, try Lola, Jerichow, Mephisto.
Who directed Fox and His Friends?
Fox and His Friends (1975) was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and stars Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Chatel, Karlheinz Böhm.