Metropolis

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Metropolis

Released Mar 13, 1927

2h 3m

Sci-Fi

Drama

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In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

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A visually awe-inspiring science fiction classic from the silent era.

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Times (UK) Staff

The Times (UK)

The film has, in consequence, a remarkable pictorial power, and, in spite of its occasional solemnities, is one which will well repay study by those who are interested in the development of a separate cinematographic technique.

Jul 8, 2020

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H.G. Wells

New York Times

It gives in one eddying concentration almost every possible foolishness, cliché, platitude, and muddlement about mechanical progress and progress in general, served up with a sauce of sentimentality that is all its own.

Mar 31, 2020

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SMH Staff

Sydney Morning Herald

Often enough it is exciting in a broad, elemental way, just as an earthquake or a loud clap of thunder would be exciting; but when individual characters come on to the screen they rouse little Interest for their own sakes.

Apr 2, 2019

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Joshua Polanski

Midwest Film Journal

Not all masterpieces are without their flaws. I’m sure the Sistine Chapel has its dents and dings, too.

Sep 5, 2025

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Chauncey K. Robinson

People's World

The epic silent movie, with its larger-than-life sets, explored themes of working-class struggle, exploitation, industrial revolution, aggressive technological advancement, and the growing wealth gap between the rich and the poor with vigor.

Rated: B-

May 9, 2025

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Lang’s visionary visual creation remains impressive a century later, from the densely imagined cityscape to the massive sets that dwarf the actors and the swarms of extras, and its socio-political themes are just as soft-headed and simplistic.

Oct 5, 2023

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Pete

Amazing animation for an amazing story from a legend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Roman

An amazing f@ck humanity movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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Vendetta _

is in my movie collection, so what more I can say... I spend 60$ on it and every time I enjoy this little piece of history.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/26/25

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Rosie L

2 and a half hours of unmissable images. Every sci fi film owes it a debt. Stunning performance from 17 year old Brigitte Helm. Perfect marriage of music and image. Simplistic message but a truly great film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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thiago s

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom, o filme fica meio desinteressante por que não tem cenas interessantes, mas algumas ajudam a deixar o filme mais ou menos.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/10/25

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Jonathon J

I'm sure for it's time, this is a 5/5, but I am rating based on current watching. This is the best silent movie I have seen, although I have not seen that many. The set design is especially good - the Machine is effective as a symbol for Technology, and the rich area / poor area still contrasts well even a hundred years later. The acting is largely the same weird overacting you get with this era of film; however, the father is more understated and, to me, quite good. Also, once the actress playing Maria starts also being a robot, her acting is very effective at drawing this distinction. Most of what I didn't like is really just a function of its age, although I imagine the cheesiness of the repeated message of the story (about needing a heart to join head and hands) was apparent even at the time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Synopsis

In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

Director: Fritz Lang
Producer: Erich Pommer
Screenwriter: Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou, Thea von Harbou
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language: German
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 13, 1927, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Oct 14, 2011
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.2M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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