My Best Fiend
1999, German. Directed by Werner Herzog.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Where to watch My Best Fiend
My Best Fiend is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Werner HerzogDirector
- Werner HerzogSelf
- Klaus KinskiSelf (archive footage)
- Claudia CardinaleSelf
- Eva MattesSelf
- Baron van der ReckeSelf
- José Koechlin von SteinSelf
- Bill PenceSelf
- Baronin van der ReckeSelf
- Beat PresserSelf (archive footage)
- Guillermo RíosSelf (archive footage)
- Andrés VicenteSelf (archive footage)
- Justo GonzálezSelf (also archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1999
- Original title
- Mein liebster Feind
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
- Box office
- $96K
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My Best Fiend: quick answers
Is My Best Fiend worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 233 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Best Fiend?
My Best Fiend runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does My Best Fiend have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Best Fiend. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Best Fiend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is My Best Fiend on?
My Best Fiend is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Best Fiend?
If you liked My Best Fiend, try Spielberg, QT8: The First Eight, Seduced and Abandoned.
Who directed My Best Fiend?
My Best Fiend (1999) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale.