M

Name: M
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1931-05-11
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut, Otto Wernicke, Theodor Loos

1931·Movie·PG-13·110 min·★ 8.1(2,516)

Drama Thriller Crime

“Who is the murderer?”

In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice.

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Can I watch M in United States? Yes — you can stream M in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and TCM, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

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About M

M is a 1931 German-language drama, thriller and crime film directed by Fritz Lang. The cast is led by Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM.

M was produced by Nero-Film AG and made in Germany. It was released on May 11, 1931, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: Fritz Lang
Writers: Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang
Release date: May 11, 1931
Original language: German
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Box office: $0 million
Production: Nero-Film AG

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M cast & crew

M was directed by Fritz Lang and written by Thea von Harbou and Fritz Lang.

The cast features Peter Lorre as Hans Beckert, Ellen Widmann as Frau Beckmann, Inge Landgut as Elsie Beckmann, Otto Wernicke as Inspector Karl Lohmann, Theodor Loos as Inspector Groeber, and Gustaf Gründgens as Schränker.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Fritz Arno Wagner and it was produced by Seymour Nebenzal.

Is M worth watching?

M holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 2,516 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.

At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, thriller, and crime, M is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch M

In United States, you can stream M on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max, and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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