Metropolis (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1927, Metropolis is a drama and science fiction film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 149 minutes. “There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Metropolis stars Gustav Fröhlich as Freder Fredersen, Brigitte Helm as Maria / The Machine Man, Alfred Abel as Johann 'Joh' Fredersen and Rudolf Klein-Rogge as C.A. Rotwang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Metropolis sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $650.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Brew, FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Metropolis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Metropolis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Metropolis (1927)?
- In US, Metropolis is available to stream on fuboTV, Brew and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Metropolis worth watching?
- Metropolis holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Metropolis?
- Metropolis stars Gustav Fröhlich, Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Rudolf Klein-Rogge and Theodor Loos.
- When was Metropolis released?
- Metropolis was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.