Three great American classics to watch for free on Arte.tv in November 2026

A twilight western by Anthony Mann, a dive into the corridors of power in Washington by Otto Preminger and a paranoid thriller by David Fincher.

The Man of the West (1958), by Anthony Mann – Available until 11/24/26

A twilight western that pits Gary Cooper against Julie London, jazz singer turned actress. After the attack on the train in which they were traveling, a former bandit converted into an honest father, a singer and a professional gambler find themselves in the hands of a band of outlaws. One of them is none other than his former mentor… Anthony Mann’s film testament which examines the violence hidden behind the legend of the conquest of the West, in a brutal face-to-face between civilization and savagery.

Storm in Washington (1962), by Otto Preminger – Available until 02/28/27

Henry Fonda is a candidate for the post of American Secretary of State (the Minister of Foreign Affairs) but in the midst of the Cold War, the job is particularly sensitive… Otto Preminger orchestrates a fascinating dive into the corridors of power. When a president appoints a progressive intellectual to Foreign Affairs, his confirmation by the Senate turns into a real political battle. A major political fresco on games of influence, presented in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 1962.

The Game (1997), by David Fincher – Available until 07/31/26

Two years later SevenDavid Fincher films Michael Douglas’ descent into hell with black jubilation in this paranoid thriller where appearances are more deceptive than ever. A wealthy investment banker who is as lonely as he is misanthropic receives a gift from his brother for his birthday: a registration for a mysterious role-playing game. The experience quickly takes a worrying turn… With Sean Penn as the spoilsport, Fincher signs a virtuoso fool’s game, where the spectator soon no longer knows who to trust.