My Best Fiend (1999)
Kernel Score: 83% · 211 ratings
Genres: Documentary
Released: 1999-05-17
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch My Best Fiend
- Stream: Prime Video, Philo, Fandor
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
My Best Fiend parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that My Best Fiend is a documentary about the volatile relationship between director Werner Herzog and actor Klaus Kinski.
- Language: Some — The documentary discusses a notoriously volatile creative partnership, implying heated language between collaborators.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Werner Herzog as Self
- Klaus Kinski as Self (archive footage)
- Claudia Cardinale as Self
- Eva Mattes as Self
- Baron van der Recke as Self
- José Koechlin von Stein as Self
- Bill Pence as Self
- Baronin van der Recke as Self
- Beat Presser as Self (archive footage)
- Guillermo Ríos as Self (archive footage)
My Best Fiend FAQ
Is My Best Fiend good?
My Best Fiend has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 211 audience ratings.
Where can I watch My Best Fiend?
In the US you can stream My Best Fiend on Prime Video, Philo and Fandor, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is My Best Fiend OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that My Best Fiend is a documentary about the volatile relationship between director Werner Herzog and actor Klaus Kinski.
What movies are like My Best Fiend?
If you liked My Best Fiend, try Spielberg, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie and Side by Side.