Best on Max: Fox and His Friends Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to Fox and His Friends, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Fox and His Friends (1975) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Survival of the fittest.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Franz "Fox" Bieberkopf; Peter Chatel as Eugen Thiess; Karlheinz Böhm as Max; Adrian Hoven as Wolf Thiess, Eugen's Father; Christiane Maybach as Hedwig; Harry Baer as Philip; Hans Zander as Barman Springer; Kurt Raab as Wodka-Peter
About Fox and His Friends
Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His desperation for love and affection soon spirals into tragedy.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Fox and His Friends?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Fox and His Friends?
Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Franz "Fox" Bieberkopf; Peter Chatel as Eugen Thiess; Karlheinz Böhm as Max; Adrian Hoven as Wolf Thiess, Eugen's Father; Christiane Maybach as Hedwig; Harry Baer as Philip; Hans Zander as Barman Springer; Kurt Raab as Wodka-Peter
Is this Fox and His Friends guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



