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M

1931·Movie
1h 50min
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes100%95%

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M fingerprint

Stunning style, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Sound Centrality9

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Who is the murderer?

In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice.
Pioneering ThrillerGerman ExpressionismPsychological CrimeUrban ManhuntSocial CommentaryClassic CinemaMoral AmbiguityIntense PursuitAtmospheric Dread

Crew

Directed by:
Fritz Lang
Written by:
Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
Produced by:
Seymour Nebenzal, Ernst Wolff, Gustav Rathje
Composed by:
Paul Falkenberg, Adolf Jansen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about M

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream M legally?

HBO MaxKanopyCriterionPlexFawesomeIndieFlix ShortsMometuTubi TV

M is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is M worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93/100 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is M rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is M?

1 h 50 min

M runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on M?

Critics100
Audiences89

Not quite. Critics rate M higher (100) than audiences (89). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is M in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch M?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for M in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does M use?

Ironic Nursery RhymeGrey-and-Gray MoralityPutting on the ReichButt-MonkeyEmpathy Doll ShotNothing Is ScarierJoker JuryWouldn't Hurt a ChildForeign RemakeBadass LongcoatDramatic DropGollum Made Me Do Itand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for M, including Ironic Nursery Rhyme, Grey-and-Gray Morality, Putting on the Reich.