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Where to Watch The Wages of Fear(1953)
“‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’”
Looking for where to watch The Wages of Fear? You can currently find The Wages of Fear online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and Max. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
In a run-down South American town, four men are paid to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin into the jungle through to the oil field. Friendships are tested and rivalries develop as they embark upon the perilous journey.
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The Wages of Fear (1953), directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, is a drama film and is available to stream on 8 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.1/10 and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,101 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1953, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1950s drama, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, and Peter van Eyck. At 154 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch The Wages of Fear online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with Criterion Channel and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Battle of Algiers and Tokyo Story, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — The Wages of Fear isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- The Wages of Fear is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
- No — The Wages of Fear isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Yes — The Wages of Fear is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Tubi, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- The Wages of Fear runs 2h 34m (154 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 85/100.
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