Metropolis (1927) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1927 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1927, Metropolis is a drame and science-fiction film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 149 minutes. “Il ne peut y avoir de compréhension entre les mains et le cerveau que si le cœur agit comme médiateur.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. En 2026, une métropole à l’architecture fantastique vit sous le joug d’un groupe de tyrans. Les aristocrates se prélassent et se divertissent dans de somptueuses demeures et de luxuriants jardins, tandis que la grande masse de la population travaille, dort et survit durement dans les profondeurs de la terre. Le fils du maître de la ville découvre avec effarement l’existence du monde souterrain, où se rencontrent en secret les ouvriers, peu enclins à supporter pour toujours leur situation. Pendant ce temps, un savant invente une femme‐robot qui doit détourner les opprimés de leur révolte…
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 États-Unis 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 Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Metropolis (1927)?
- In États-Unis, 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 drame 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.