Fear (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1946, Fear is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Alfred Zeisler, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. B-movie film noir take on Crime and Punishment. A college student gets deeper and deeper in trouble when he takes a loan from a shady college professor.
Who’s in it. Fear stars Peter Cookson as Larry Crain, Warren William as Police Capt. Burke, Anne Gwynne as Eileen Stevens and Francis Pierlot as Prof. Stanley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Fear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fear tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fear (1946)?
- In US, Fear is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fear worth watching?
- Fear holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fear?
- Fear stars Peter Cookson, Warren William, Anne Gwynne, Francis Pierlot and Nestor Paiva.
- When was Fear released?
- Fear was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.