Where to Watch M (1931) in the US

What it's about

There have been a rash of child abductions and murders in Berlin. The murderer lures the children into his confidence by candy and other such child friendly items. Everyone is on edge because the murderer has not been caught. The most substantial pieces of evidence the police have are hand written letters by the murderer which he sent to the newspaper for publication. Unknown even to himself, a blind beggar, who sold the murderer a balloon for one of the child victims, may have key information as to the murderer's identity. The murder squad's work is made even more difficult with the large number of tips they receive from the paranoid public, who are quick to accuse anyone of suspicious activity solely for their own piece of mind that someone - anyone - is apprehended for the heinous crimes. Conversely, many want to take the case into their own hands, including the town's leading criminals since the increased police presence has placed a strain on their ability to conduct criminal activity. Although they both have the same end goal of capturing the murderer, the police and the criminals seem to be working at cross purposes, which may provide an edge to the murderer in getting away.

Cast and crew

Director

Fritz Lang

Writer

Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang, Egon Jacobsohn

Starring

Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut

Details

Release date

Aug 31, 1931

Language

German

Country

Germany

Box office

$35,566

Awards

2 wins total

Where to Watch M (1931) in the US — common questions

Where to watch M in the United States?

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Can I stream M or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD), IndieFlix Shorts, and The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I watch M for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Free Movies Plus, Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy (HD).