Looking to watch Fear and Desire? Stanley Kubrick's 1953 Drama film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Philo, Kino Film Collection, FilmBox+, Plex, Kanopy, FlixHouse, Fawesome, Plex Channel, JustWatch TV, Hoopla, Cineverse, DistroTV, and Tubi TV. Rental options start at $2.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, FlixFling, YouTube, and Google Play Movies. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy Fear and Desire starting from $5.00 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, FlixFling, YouTube, and Google Play Movies.
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Prices last updated September 24, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Fear and Desire is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on FilmBox Live Amazon Channel instead.
Yes, Fear and Desire is available to watch for free on Plex, Kanopy, FlixHouse, Fawesome, Plex Channel, JustWatch TV, Hoopla, Cineverse, DistroTV, Tubi TV.
The most affordable option is to rent Fear and Desire on Apple TV Store for $2.99 in 4K quality.
Yes! Fear and Desire is available in 4K on Apple TV Store.
Yes, you can purchase Fear and Desire digitally starting at $5.00 on Amazon Video.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Mar 31, 1953
DVD / Blu-ray
Oct 23, 2012
