Metropolis (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2001, Metropolis is an animation and science fiction film directed by Rintaro, running about 108 minutes. “Welcome to Metropolis” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kenichi and his detective uncle, Shunsaku Ban, leave Japan to visit Metropolis, in search of the criminal, Dr. Laughton. However, when they finally find Dr. Laughton, Kenichi and Shunsaku find themselves seperated and plunged into the middle of a larger conspiracy. While Shunsaku searches for his nephew and explanations, Kenichi tries to protect Tima (a mysterious young girl), from Duke Red and his adopted son Rock, both of whom have very different reasons for wanting to find her.
Who’s in it. Metropolis stars Kei Kobayashi as Kenichi (voice), Yuka Imoto as Tima (voice), Kei Kobayashi as Kenichi (voice) and Kohki Okada as Rock (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Metropolis has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Metropolis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Metropolis tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Metropolis (2001)?
- In GB, Metropolis is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Metropolis worth watching?
- Metropolis holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Metropolis?
- Metropolis stars Kei Kobayashi, Yuka Imoto, Kei Kobayashi, Kohki Okada and Kôki Okada.
- When was Metropolis released?
- Metropolis was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.