Where to Watch Metropolis (1927) in the UK

What it's about

Sometime in the future, the city of Metropolis is home to a Utopian society where its wealthy residents live a carefree life. One of those is Freder Fredersen. One day, he spots a beautiful woman with a group of children, she and the children quickly disappear. Trying to follow her, he is horrified to find an underground world of workers who apparently run the machinery that keeps the Utopian world above ground functioning. One of the few people above ground who knows about the world below is Freder's father, John Fredersen, who is the founder and master of Metropolis. Freder learns that the woman is called Maria, who espouses the need to join the "hands" - the workers - to the "head" - those in power above - by a mediator who will act as the "heart". Freder wants to help the plight of the workers in their struggle for a better life. But when John learns of what Maria is advocating and that Freder has joined their cause, with the assistance of an old colleague. an inventor called Rotwang, who turns out to be But their nemesis goes to works towards quashing a proposed uprising, with Maria at the centre of their plan. John, unaware that Rotwang has his own agenda., makes plans that include shutting down the machines, with the prospect of unleashing total anarchy both above and below ground.

Cast and crew

Director

Fritz Lang

Writer

Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang

Starring

Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Fröhlich

Details

Release date

Mar 13, 1927

Language

German, None

Country

Germany

Box office

$1,236,166

Awards

7 wins & 6 nominations total

Where to Watch Metropolis (1927) in the UK — common questions

Where to watch Metropolis in the United Kingdom?

Metropolis is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United Kingdom. Watch the movie with a subscription on Artiflix (4K), BFI Player (HD), and Prime Video (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on YouTube (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream Metropolis or do I have to rent it in the United Kingdom?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Artiflix (4K), BFI Player (HD), and Prime Video (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch Metropolis for free in the United Kingdom?

Watch the movie free with ads on YouTube (HD).