Metropolis

Name: Metropolis
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1927-01-10
Duration: 2 h 28 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Gustav Fröhlich, Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Theodor Loos

1927·Movie·NR·148 min·★ 8.1(3,102)

Drama Science Fiction

“There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.”

In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

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Japan	Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Plex	—

About Metropolis

Metropolis is a 1927 German-language drama and science fiction film directed by Fritz Lang. The cast is led by Gustav Fröhlich, Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel. It has a runtime of 2h 28m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 3100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, FlixFling, Eternal Family.

Metropolis was produced by UFA and made in Germany. It was released on January 10, 1927, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director: Fritz Lang
Writers: Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
Release date: January 10, 1927
Original language: German
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Budget: $5 million
Box office: $1 million
Production: UFA

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Metropolis cast & crew

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

The cast features Gustav Fröhlich as Freder Fredersen, Brigitte Helm as Maria / The Machine Man, Alfred Abel as Johann 'Joh' Fredersen, Rudolf Klein-Rogge as C.A. Rotwang, Theodor Loos as Josaphat, and Fritz Rasp as The Thin Man.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gottfried Huppertz, cinematography is by Günther Rittau, and it was produced by Erich Pommer.

Is Metropolis worth watching?

Metropolis holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 3,102 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.

At 2h 28m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and science fiction, Metropolis is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Metropolis

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