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Where to Watch Fitzcarraldo (1982) in the US
- 1982
- PG
- 2h 38m
- 7.9IMDb
- 78%Rotten Tomatoes
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Fitzcarraldo is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Fitzcarraldo is an obsessed opera lover who wants to build an opera in the jungle. To accomplish this he first has to make a fortune in the rubber business, and his cunning plan involves hauling an enormous river boat across a small mountain with aid from the local Indians.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Writer
- Werner Herzog
- Starring
- Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy
Details
- Release date
- Oct 10, 1982
- Language
- German, Spanish, English, Shuar, Italian
- Country
- West Germany, Peru
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 4 nominations total
Where to Watch Fitzcarraldo (1982) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Fitzcarraldo in the United States?
- Fitzcarraldo 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 Cineverse (HD), Fandor (HD), fuboTV (HD), Night Flight Plus (HD), and Philo (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Free Movies Plus, 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 Fitzcarraldo or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Cineverse (HD), Fandor (HD), fuboTV (HD), Night Flight Plus (HD), and Philo (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Fitzcarraldo for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Free Movies Plus, 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).
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