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Metropolis

Play trailer 2:00 Poster for Metropolis Released Mar 13, 1927 2h 3m Sci-Fi Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pete Amazing animation for an amazing story from a legend Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Roman An amazing f@ck humanity movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Fritz Lang

Director

Brigitte Helm

Maria

Alfred Abel

Johhan (Joh) Fredersen

Gustav Fröhlich

Freder Fredersen

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

C.A. Rotwang

Fritz Rasp

Slim

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Metropolis (1927) Metropolis (1927) Scene from FRITZ LANG'S METROPOLIS. Scene from FRITZ LANG'S METROPOLIS. Scene from FRITZ LANG'S METROPOLIS. Brigitte Helm as Maria. View more photos

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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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