Where to Watch Cobra Verde (1987) in the US

What it's about

The feared bandit Cobra Verde (Klaus Kinski) is hired by a plantation owner to supervise his slaves. After the owner suspects Cobra Verde of consorting with his young daughters, the owner wishes him gone. Rather than kill him,the owner sends Cobra Verde to Africa. The only white man in the area, Cobra Verde finds himself the victim of torture and humiliation. Later, he trains soldiers in a rebel army. Far from home, Cobra Verde is on the edge of madness.

Cast and crew

Director

Werner Herzog

Writer

Bruce Chatwin, Werner Herzog

Starring

Klaus Kinski, King Ampaw, José Lewgoy

Details

Release date

Dec 3, 1987

Language

English, German, Ewe, Portuguese

Country

West Germany, Ghana

Box office

$12,702

Awards

2 wins

Where to Watch Cobra Verde (1987) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Cobra Verde in the United States?

Cobra Verde is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Fandor (HD), Philo (HD), and Shout! Factory. Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video.

Can I stream Cobra Verde or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Fandor (HD), Philo (HD), and Shout! Factory. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video.

Can I watch Cobra Verde for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy (HD).