The Wages of Fear
“‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’”
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.
Where to watch The Wages of Fear in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Wages of Fear there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Wages of Fear streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Neue Visionen Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, SFR Play, France TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Wages of Fear
The Wages of Fear is a 1953 French-language drama, thriller and adventure film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. The cast is led by Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck. It has a runtime of 2h 34m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
The Wages of Fear was produced by Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, and Fono Roma and made in France and Italy. It was released on April 22, 1953, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Writers
- Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi
- Release date
- April 22, 1953
- OTT release
- November 24, 2015
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma
The Wages of Fear cast & crew
The Wages of Fear was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot and written by Henri-Georges Clouzot and Jérôme Géronimi.
The cast features Yves Montand as Mario Livi, Charles Vanel as Mr. Jo, Peter van Eyck as Bimba, Folco Lulli as Luigi, Véra Clouzot as Linda, and Antonio Centa as Camp Chief.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Auric, cinematography is by Armand Thirard, and it was produced by Raymond Borderie and Henri-Georges Clouzot.
Is The Wages of Fear worth watching?
The Wages of Fear holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 1,093 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 34m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and adventure, The Wages of Fear is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wages of Fear
In United States, you can stream The Wages of Fear on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Kanopy, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 24, 2015.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Wages of Fear
Yves Montand
Mario Livi
Charles Vanel
Mr. Jo
Peter van Eyck
Bimba
Folco Lulli
Luigi
Véra Clouzot
Linda
Antonio Centa
Camp Chief
Jo Dest
Hans Smerloff
Darío Moreno
Pepito Hernandez
William Tubbs
Bill O'Brien
Darling Légitimus
Rosa
Luis De Lima
Bernardo
Grégoire Gromoff
The Wages of Fear — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wages of Fear in United States?
The Wages of Fear is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Wages of Fear on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Wages of Fear is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Wages of Fear in?
The Wages of Fear is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, English, Spanish, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
▸What is The Wages of Fear rated?
The Wages of Fear is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 1,093 ratings.
▸When did The Wages of Fear release on OTT?
The Wages of Fear became available digitally on November 24, 2015.
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