---
title: "My Best Fiend"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-best-fiend-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 8672
imdb_id: "tt0200849"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 229
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# My Best Fiend (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-best-fiend-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Best Fiend is a 1999 German documentary film written and directed by Werner Herzog. The film is known in German as Mein liebster Feind - Klaus Kinski, which translates literally to My Dearest Foe - Klaus Kinski. The documentary focuses on the tumultuous yet productive relationship between the director Werner Herzog and the German actor Klaus Kinski. Specifically, the film describes the love-hate relationship between Herzog and Kinski, highlighting the deep trust that existed between the director and the actor. Additionally, the documentary explores their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another. The production is categorized as a documentary with a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes, and it was released in Germany on October 7, 1999.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Fandor | Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Werner Herzog
- **Networks / Studios**: Café Productions, Zephir Film, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch My Best Fiend online?
My Best Fiend is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is My Best Fiend worth watching?
My Best Fiend holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 229 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie My Best Fiend and when was it released?
My Best Fiend is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed My Best Fiend?
My Best Fiend was directed by Werner Herzog.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Best Fiend — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/8672)
- [My Best Fiend (1999) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200849/fullcredits/)
- [My Best Fiend - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Best_Fiend)
- [My Best Fiend (1999) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/8672-mein-liebster-feind/cast)
- [My Best Fiend (1999) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/my-best-fiend/credits)

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