Where to watch Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) in the UK
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Emmi Kurowski, a cleaning lady, is lonely in her old age. Her husband died years ago, and her grown children offer little companionship. One night she goes to a bar frequented by Arab immigrants and strikes up a friendship with middle-aged mechanic Ali. Their relationship soon develops into something more, and Emmi's family and neighbors criticize their spontaneous marriage. Soon Emmi and Ali are forced to confront their own insecurities about their future.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Ali: Fear Eats the Soul.
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Brigitte MiraEmmi Kurowski -
El Hedi ben SalemAli -
Irm HermannKrista -
Barbara ValentinBarbara -
Elma KarlowaMrs. Kargus -
Anita BucherMrs. Ellis
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Gusti KreisslPaula -
Doris MattesMrs. Angermayer
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Ali: Fear Eats the Soul — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Ali: Fear Eats the Soul in the UK?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
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Yes. Ali: Fear Eats the Soul can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
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