Movie

Metropolis

“There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.”

★ 8.1(3,098)19272h 28m

Metropolis is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix in Italy. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Metropolis

🇮🇹 Italy

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Good to know

Director: Fritz Lang
Release date: 1927-01-10
Runtime: 2h 28m
Language: No Language
Box office: $1,350,322
Budget: $5,300,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: UFA

Metropolis — trailer

About Metropolis

Metropolis is a 1927 movie in the Drama and Science Fiction genres, directed by Fritz Lang, starring Gustav Fröhlich, Brigitte Helm and Alfred Abel. It has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 3,098 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Metropolis in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Erwin Biswanger

No. 11811 - Georgy

Heinrich George

Grot

Fritz Alberti

Creative Human - Man Who Convinces Babel (uncredited)

Grete Berger

Working Woman (uncredited)

Olly Boeheim

Working Woman (uncredited)

Heinrich Gotho

Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

futuremetropolisclass societyman vs machineunderground worldtower of babelbased on novel or bookinventordystopiadeliriummad scientistprophetsteampunkgrim reaperblack and white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Metropolis in Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream Metropolis on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix.

Is Metropolis on Netflix?+

Metropolis is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix.

How long is Metropolis?+

Metropolis has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).

Who stars in Metropolis?+

Metropolis stars Gustav Fröhlich, Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Rudolf Klein-Rogge and Theodor Loos.

When did Metropolis come out?+

Metropolis is a 1927 movie directed by Fritz Lang.

What genre is Metropolis?+

Metropolis is Drama and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Metropolis?+

Metropolis was directed by Fritz Lang.