M - Cover

M

By Fritz Lang

1931

Drama

1h39

memorizer logo

8.0/10

allociné logo

5.0/5

Press

4.3/5

Spect.

Synopsis

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.

Watch online

Apple TV

Starting from 3.99€

arrow right

Prime Video

Subscription

arrow right

Criterionchannel

Subscription

arrow right

Community Reviews

Viewers are captivated by Fritz Lang's 'M', praising its innovative sound design, atmospheric tension, and Peter Lorre's compelling performance. The film's exploration of societal issues and psychological depth adds layers to its narrative, making it more than just a crime thriller. However, some find the pacing slow and the storyline occasionally hard to follow, with a few expressing disappointment in the abrupt ending.

👍 Innovative sound design and deep societal commentary.

👎 Some may find the pacing slow and the ending abrupt.

Trailer

Reviews and Comments

1 reviews
Ketty Chapon
Kettyrated ★ 9/10
July 22, 2025

Casting

Fritz Lang

Fritz Lang

Director

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

Hans Beckert

OT

Otto Wernicke

L'inspecteur Karl Lohmann

GU

Gustaf Gründgens

Schränker

TH

Theodor Loos

Le Commissaire Grober

EL

Ellen Widmann

Frau Beckmann

IN

Inge Landgut

Elsie Beckmann

FR

Friedrich Gnass

Le cambrioleur

FR

Fritz Odemar

The cheater

GE

Georg John

Le marchand aveugle

TH

Theo Lingen

L'escroc

PA

Paul Kemp

Taschendieb mit sechs Uhren

FR

Franz Stein

Le ministre

ER

Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur

Le capitaine de police

RU

Rudolf Blümmer

Beckerts Verteidiger

RO

Rosa Valetti

Elisabeth Winkler

Hertha von Walther

Hertha von Walther

La prostituée

List