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Metropolis

8.119272h 28mGMovieDramaScience Fiction

In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

DirectorFritz Lang
WritersFritz Lang·Thea von Harbou
ProducerErich Pommer

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BeamafilmBeamafilmArtiflixArtiflixBrewBrewSBS On DemandSBS On DemandTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Fritz Lang

GFGustav Fröhlich
Gustav Fröhlich
Freder Fredersen
BHBrigitte Helm
Brigitte Helm
Maria / The Machine Man
AAAlfred Abel
Alfred Abel
Johann 'Joh' Fredersen
RKRudolf Klein-Rogge
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
C.A. Rotwang
TLTheodor Loos
Theodor Loos
Josaphat
FRFritz Rasp
Fritz Rasp
The Thin Man
EB
Erwin Biswanger
No. 11811 - Georgy
HGHeinrich George
Heinrich George
Grot
FAFritz Alberti
Fritz Alberti
Creative Human - Man Who Convinces Babel (uncredited)
GB
Grete Berger
Working Woman (uncredited)
OB
Olly Boeheim
Working Woman (uncredited)
HGHeinrich Gotho
Heinrich Gotho
Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

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M
M
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1924 · 7.6
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1933 · 7.6
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Metropolis — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Metropolis?

Metropolis is streaming on Beamafilm, Artiflix and Brew in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Metropolis on Netflix?

No, Metropolis is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Beamafilm and Artiflix.

Is Metropolis on Amazon Prime Video?

Metropolis isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Metropolis for free?

Metropolis is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand and Tubi TV in Australia.