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“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.
Where to watch M in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open M there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is M streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | JustWatch TV, Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Beamafilm, JustWatch TV, Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video, Beamafilm |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte, Telecine Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
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, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
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
- Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
- Release date
- May 11, 1931
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Nero-Film AG
M cast & crew
M was directed by Fritz Lang and written by Fritz Lang and Thea von Harbou.
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 2,471 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, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, 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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Cast of M
Peter Lorre
Hans Beckert
Ellen Widmann
Frau Beckmann
Inge Landgut
Elsie Beckmann
Otto Wernicke
Inspector Karl Lohmann
Theodor Loos
Inspector Groeber
Gustaf Gründgens
Schränker
Friedrich Gnaß
Franz
Fritz Odemar
The Cheater
Paul Kemp
Pickpocket with Six Watches
Theo Lingen
Bauernfänger
Rudolf Blümner
Becker's 'Attorney'
Georg John
Blind Panhandler
M — FAQs
▸Where can I watch M in United States?
M is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is M on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — M is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is M in?
M is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is M?
M runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is M rated?
M is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 2,471 ratings.
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