Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8.8
Released in 1984, Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis is a drama, science fiction and music film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 82 minutes. “Love kills.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1984, Academy Award winning composer Giorgio Moroder introduced Fritz Lang’s science fiction epic Metropolis to a new generation of filmgoers. Working in collaboration with film archivists globally, Moroder supervised a special reconstruction, with color tinting, fewer intertitles and newly restored footage. A pioneer in the field of digital music, Moroder backed this special edition with a throbbing new score, punctuated with pop songs from some of the biggest stars of the early MTV era: Freddie Mercury, Pat Benatar, Adam Ant, Bonnie Tyler, Loverboy and others.
Who’s in it. Giorgio Moroder's 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 8.8/10, Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis worth watching?
- Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis?
- Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis stars Gustav Fröhlich, Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Rudolf Klein-Rogge and Theodor Loos.
- When was Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis released?
- Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.