What is the Metascore for Metropolis?

Metropolis has a Metascore of 98 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Metropolis?

Metropolis is available on fuboTV. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Metropolis streaming in?

Metropolis streams on MUBI in Turkey; Prime Video, BFI Player in the United Kingdom; fuboTV in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

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Metropolis Review (1927) — 91% Celluloid Score

Item: Metropolis
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Fritz Lang · 1927 · Last reviewed August 26, 2026

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Answer Summary

Metropolis (1927) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

91%

Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

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97% Editorial Rating

92% Audience snapshot · excluded

98 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3

8.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 33m
Cast: Brigitte Helm , Alfred Abel , Gustav Fröhlich
Streaming: fuboTV
Country: Germany
Language: German

Official theatrical poster for Metropolis (1927)

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Where to watch

fuboTV

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Where to watch Metropolis by country

Country	Streaming on
Turkey	MUBI
United Kingdom	Prime Video, BFI Player
United States	fuboTV

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (98/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded sci-fi, drama pick
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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Is Metropolis worth watching?

Yes — Metropolis earns a 91% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

Celluloid Verdict

Lang's expressionist landmark invented cinematic science fiction and still towers over the genre.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Metropolis about?

In a stratified future city, the son of a master builder discovers the suffering of workers below and a prophet who may ignite revolution.

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Critic Reviews

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Metropolis (1927) Review: A German Classic

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Fritz Lang's Metropolis (1927) endures as a defining sci-fi landmark from Germany, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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