# 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.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1974  
**Runtime:** 93 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.7/10  
**Genres:** Romance, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T22:35:07.354Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/216-angst-essen-seele-auf/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Ali%3A%20Fear%20Eats%20the%20Soul&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player Apple TV Channel](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Ali%3A%20Fear%20Eats%20the%20Soul)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Ali%3A%20Fear%20Eats%20the%20Soul)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Ali%3A%20Fear%20Eats%20the%20Soul&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Ali%3A%20Fear%20Eats%20the%20Soul&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Ali%3A%20Fear%20Eats%20the%20Soul+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Ali%3A%20Fear%20Eats%20the%20Soul)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Ali%3A%20Fear%20Eats%20the%20Soul&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Ali%3A%20Fear%20Eats%20the%20Soul&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Ali%3A%20Fear%20Eats%20the%20Soul+film)

## 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.

**How much does it cost to rent Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?**

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.

**Is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/216/ali-fear-eats-the-soul-1974
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/cRL8j5RhL4YUviwcfTiCVHfrBFM.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/216/ali-fear-eats-the-soul-1974.json

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