M (1931)
M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder
Overview
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.
Where to watch M
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel, IndieFlix Shorts | Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Hollywood Suite | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | Beamafilm | Amazon Video, Beamafilm | Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Plex | — | — |
| New Zealand | Beamafilm | Beamafilm | — |
| India | Plex Channel, Plex, JustWatch TV Beta | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | JustWatch TV Beta | — | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, alleskino, ARD Plus, Magenta TV+ | Amazon Video, Sky, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, Rakuten TV |
| France | Plex Channel, Plex | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists M in 124 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is M about?
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. M is a Drama, Thriller, Crime movie, released on 1931-05-11, runtime 110 minutes.
Is M worth watching?
TMDB users rate M 8.1 out of 10 from 2,588 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch M?
In the United States, M streams on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and IndieFlix Shorts and can be rented from Apple TV and Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Fritz Lang
Cast
- Peter Lorre as Hans Beckert
- Ellen Widmann as Frau Beckmann
- Inge Landgut as Elsie Beckmann
- Otto Wernicke as Inspector Karl Lohmann
- Theodor Loos as Inspector Groeber
- Gustaf Gründgens as Schränker
- Friedrich Gnaß as Franz
- Fritz Odemar as The Cheater
- Paul Kemp as Pickpocket with Six Watches
- Theo Lingen as Bauernfänger
- Rudolf Blümner as Becker's 'Attorney'
- Georg John as Blind Panhandler
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Sources
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