Metropolis
There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.
1927 • 148 min • Drama · Science Fiction
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
- 81 Audience · 3148 · 49%
In a highly stylized future city, the son of the city's ruler discovers the harsh reality of the working class and encounters a prophet who foretells a mediator. This silent film explores profound themes of class division and the potential dangers of technology.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 5/10
Heads up
- Some intense, frantic crowd scenes
- Fires, floods, and dangerous machinery
- Depicts a harsh, dystopian future
What it models well
- Empathy and understanding for others
- Bridging societal divides
- The importance of human connection
Talk about it after
- How technology can shape society for good or ill
- The meaning of true leadership and fairness
- The differences between right and wrong
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Top billed cast
Director: Fritz Lang • Crew: Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
Gustav Fröhlich
Freder Fredersen
Brigitte Helm
Maria / The Machine Man
Alfred Abel
Johann 'Joh' Fredersen
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
C.A. Rotwang
Theodor Loos
Josaphat
Fritz Rasp
The Thin Man
- E
Erwin Biswanger
No. 11811 - Georgy
Heinrich George
Grot
Fritz Alberti
Creative Human - Man Who Convinces Babel (uncredited)
- G
Grete Berger
Working Woman (uncredited)
Trailers & clips
Official Trailer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersThis has got to be the ultimate cinematic illustration of the strata of human existence.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersMetropolis is one of the greatest films ever made. It's amazing set design, brilliant cinematography, groundbreaking special effects and futuristic story truly makes it one of the must-sees in cinema!…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 8.1/10 (3,148)
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $5,300,000
- Box office
- $1,350,322
- IMDb
- tt0017136
