The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)
Kernel Score: 81% · 230 ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1972-10-05
Runtime: 124 minutes
Where to watch The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. Petra falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in.
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is a 1972 drama centering on a manipulative lesbian relationship and emotional cruelty between women, with mature themes and no action violence.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Central lesbian romance and seduction plot; emotionally intense but not explicit per available signals.
- Language: A little — No strong profanity indicated in the signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Margit Carstensen as Petra von Kant
- Hanna Schygulla as Karin Thimm
- Katrin Schaake as Sidonie von Grasenabb
- Eva Mattes as Gabriele von Kant
- Gisela Fackeldey as Valerie von Kant
- Irm Hermann as Marlene
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant FAQ
Is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant good?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 230 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
In the US you can stream The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is a 1972 drama centering on a manipulative lesbian relationship and emotional cruelty between women, with mature themes and no action violence.
What movies are like The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
If you liked The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, try Gia, Phantom Thread, The World to Come and My Policeman.