# Metropolis (1927) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/metropolis-1927/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 91% |
| Editorial Rating | 97/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 98/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Fritz Lang |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Drama |
| Runtime | 153 min |

## Quick answer

Metropolis (1927) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Lang's expressionist landmark invented cinematic science fiction and still towers over the genre. Metascore 98/100. Directed by Fritz Lang.

## Celluloid verdict

Lang's expressionist landmark invented cinematic science fiction and still towers over the genre.

## Synopsis

In a stratified future city, the son of a master builder discovers the suffering of workers below and a prophet who may ignite revolution.

## Cast

Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Fröhlich

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV
the United States: fuboTV
the United Kingdom: Prime Video, BFI Player
Indonesia: not currently streaming
India: not currently streaming
Turkey: MUBI
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: not currently streaming
the Philippines: not currently streaming
South Africa: not currently streaming
Malaysia: not currently streaming
Thailand: not currently streaming
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming
Nigeria: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Metropolis worth watching?**
Metropolis holds a 91% Celluloid Score. Lang's expressionist landmark invented cinematic science fiction and still towers over the genre.

**What is Metropolis about?**
In a stratified future city, the son of a master builder discovers the suffering of workers below and a prophet who may ignite revolution.

**Who directed Metropolis?**
Metropolis (1927) was directed by Fritz Lang.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Metropolis?**
91% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (97/100), Metascore (98/100), Letterboxd (4.3/5), and IMDb (8.3/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Metropolis?**
Metropolis is streaming on fuboTV; on fuboTV in the United States; on Prime Video, BFI Player in the United Kingdom; on MUBI in Turkey. Availability varies by region.

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