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1951Movie1 h 28 minNR

CrimeDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–61%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–61%

Summary

Remake of the 1931 Fritz Lang original. In the city, someone is murdering children. The Police search is so intense, it is disturbing the 'normal' criminals, and the local hoods decide to help find the murderer as quickly as possible.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 57

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Losey
Written by
Norman Reilly Raine, Leo Katcher
Produced by
Seymour Nebenzal
Music by
Michel Michelet, Bert Shefter

Everyone

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Facts

March 1, 1951 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
March 1, 1951
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Grey-and-Gray Morality, Gollum Made Me Do It, Thieves' Guild +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream M?"

Questions about M

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream M?

PlexThe RokuFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, M is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is M worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.8).

Will I feel good after watching M?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Will M scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does M use?

Grey-and-Gray MoralityGollum Made Me Do ItThieves' GuildVillain Has a PointEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"Shaming the MobCigar ChomperPet the DogWould Hurt a ChildChekhov's GunmanThe SociopathReluctant Psychoand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 tropes for it, including Grey-and-Gray Morality, Gollum Made Me Do It, and Thieves' Guild.