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In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
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Critics Consensus

A visually awe-inspiring science fiction classic from the silent era.

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Times (UK) Staff The Times (UK) 07/08/2020
The film has, in consequence, a remarkable pictorial power, and, in spite of its occasional solemnities, is one which will well repay study by those who are interested in the development of a separate cinematographic technique. Go to Full Review H.G. Wells New York Times 03/31/2020
It gives in one eddying concentration almost every possible foolishness, cliché, platitude, and muddlement about mechanical progress and progress in general, served up with a sauce of sentimentality that is all its own. Go to Full Review SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald 04/02/2019
Often enough it is exciting in a broad, elemental way, just as an earthquake or a loud clap of thunder would be exciting; but when individual characters come on to the screen they rouse little Interest for their own sakes. Go to Full Review Daniel Barnes Dare Daniel Jan 28
5/5
Directly or indirectly influencing a century of pop culture from Blade Runner to Diamond Dogs, Lang’s masterpiece continues to amaze and inspire. Go to Full Review Joshua Polanski Midwest Film Journal Sep 5
Not all masterpieces are without their flaws. I’m sure the Sistine Chapel has its dents and dings, too. Go to Full Review Chauncey K. Robinson People's World May 9
B-
The epic silent movie, with its larger-than-life sets, explored themes of working-class struggle, exploitation, industrial revolution, aggressive technological advancement, and the growing wealth gap between the rich and the poor with vigor. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Pete 11/28/2024 Amazing animation for an amazing story from a legend See more Roman 11/05/2024 An amazing f@ck humanity movie. See more Tom F @RT55173143 6d Set in 2026, the 2010 restoration of this epic is absolutely worth a look. It's look at class and technology seem quaint now but remains the foundation for how we continue to consider these things. See more Par H @Parhwy Mar 2 This 99-year-old film is exhausting even though I watched it from the comfort of my couch on a wet, dreary day. Thankfully I watched it on free-to-air telly which had ad breaks. And I'm say this after only 30 minutes; there's still two hours to go. The music; the make-up; the acting; the story; the plot; even the drudging walking of the workers in exhausting; the jodhpurs; the occult and religious imagery. I watched the 153min ‘remastered’ 2008 version (includes the Buenos Aries footage). Without audio for dialog, this film is more dance and sign language. The text cards help however they are infrequent. I have praise for the editing. Hoboy, how in 1927 did they get more than one film onto the screen let alone many more, or the stop-motion vehicles, or the painting/real mixes. So many scenes are ludicrous: particularly looking at you rich bois simping for Robomaria (I laughed hard at those scenes). Rewatch? No. Recommend? No. See more Arid S @RT85035790 Feb 3 Well I thought it was great, creates alot of revalations, what an interesting film. I watched it in colour, educational to say the least. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Jan 11 Oh my goodness is this movie annoying! At the beginning, I thought the music was charming, but then I realized they played the same music for the entire 2 something hours! That was really a turn off. I literally couldn't take it anymore, so I never ended up finishing it. Top tear elevator music though. I only watched it because I know it's pretty famous. See more Read all reviews
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Fritz Lang

Director

Brigitte Helm

Maria

Alfred Abel

Johhan (Joh) Fredersen

Gustav Fröhlich

Freder Fredersen

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

C.A. Rotwang

Fritz Rasp

Slim

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Movie Info

Synopsis In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
Director
Fritz Lang
Producer
Erich Pommer
Screenwriter
Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou, Thea von Harbou
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
German
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 13, 1927, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 14, 2011
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.2M
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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