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1931
Suspense/Thriller, Crime
1h 39m
When the police in a German city are unable to catch a child-murderer, other criminals join in the manhunt. (imdb)

Directed by:

Fritz Lang

Screenwriter:

Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou

Starring:

Theodor Loos, Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut, Otto Wernicke, Gustaf Gründgens, Georg John, Friedrich Gnaß, Rudolf Blümner, Fritz Odemar, Theo Lingen, Paul Kemp

Franchise:

M

Genres:

Suspense/Thriller, Crime

AKA:

M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder

Country:

Germany

Language:

German
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1931
Suspense/Thriller, Crime
1h 39m
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Rated 11 Apr 2019
92
95th
Rightfully earning its status as a "classic", Fritz Lang's first "talkie" is a brilliant early sound film holding up surprisingly well almost a century later. In addition to the fantastic use of sound, the film's plot and themes make for an engaging and thought provoking police-procedural/crime/thriller, whose ideas of fear, paranoia, mob mentality, and justice are only deepened given the context of the time and place of the film's production.
Rated 11 Apr 2019
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 20 Dec 2009
96
96th
One of the essentials. The direction is magnificent--the moment when the child's balloon is caught in the wires still makes my heart race--and Peter Lorre, with his hunted expression and haunted stare, is exactly right: loathsome and yet somehow pitiable.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
kasperlKasperL
Rated 16 Jan 2008
90
97th
Brilliant. My favorite movie of the '30s.
Rated 16 Jan 2008
sophiesophie
Rated 12 Jun 2011
95
98th
Even though it's rather slow paced, it's not boring at all. Probably because of those kind of awkwardly silent moments in-between the scenes with sound that kept me anticipating whatever would come next. In addition to that, I can't quite remember when I last saw a similar performance to that of Peter Lorre in 'M', so good you almost pity the monster. Definitely a must see.
Rated 12 Jun 2011
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 27 Mar 2009
10
97th
Dark, quiet and piercing, the first (one of the best openings I've seen) and last 10 minutes are worth your time alone. A masterful work from Lang.
Rated 27 Mar 2009
farzanFarzan
Rated 01 Oct 2008
94
95th
Fritz Lang does wonders with M. M is a really slow moving film of the start, it is very subtle and political for the first half, then towards the end, it becomes a classic manhunt. Peter Lorre is absolutely menacing as Breckert. But what really sticks out the most for me, is how...human everyone is presented in this film. Even Peter Lorre, who is pretty much a mindless robot, really shows some of the most human qualities I have ever seen. A Classic.
Rated 01 Oct 2008
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 12 Jan 2008
80
91st
A far cry from the silent Metropolis, with its sci-fi romanticism and sparse dialog, this first of Lang's talkies is very talkative and completely earthy, and a film noir forerunner. Lang's directing is great as usual and the editing is exceptional giving this a good pace for its time. M is also a display of newfound maturity for Lang, esp. the final scenes. I must add that it was hard for me to watch this without constantly being reminded of the historical context in which it was made.
Rated 12 Jan 2008
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 18 Feb 2007
4
70th
Really good; maintains the tension throughout, Lorre is excellent, the chase and the court scene at the end are fantastic. But I don't think it is all amazing, and age has weathered it a fair amount. Well worth seeing, still.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
paxtonPaxton
Rated 13 Dec 2013
98
97th
This might just be nitpicking but there's an extra in one of the scenes that has his hat on slightly crooked. Almost ruins the whole thing for me.
Rated 13 Dec 2013
arkadiaarkadia
Rated 09 May 2009
92
91st
Would have been absolutely mindblowing if I could watch it with a blank mind, untarnished by the 78 years of movies that have come after this. But even without that innocence, M is still amazing.
Rated 09 May 2009
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 18 Feb 2009
95
96th
Ahead for its time in both terms of camerawork and narration. Brilliant use of shadows and lighting and even more importantly is the near silence the movie is in. The whistling of "In the Hall of the Mountain King" is all the more haunting when it is both preceded and followed by absolute silence. Favorite section of the film for me was the duel planning of both the criminals and the police authorities, a great use of editing.
Rated 18 Feb 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 03 Feb 2007
5
93rd
M is a transitional film in two important contexts: as Lang moves away from grand and fantastic silent adventures, his first talkie is quiet, subtle, suspended with bated breath. A prototype of his subsequent occupation with the pathology of crime, and forerunner to the noir movement he would helm in Hollywood. Moreover, it is a troubling evocation of its time and place: a paranoid and persecutory state where municipal authority is indistinguishable from syndicated crime.
Rated 03 Feb 2007
ribcageribcage
Rated 19 Mar 2017
81
79th
Lang brings out the paranoia and insanity with great direction and good pacing. From the city's mounting fears and suspicion to the manhunt for lorre its dark entertainment and the last 20 minutes are a one of a kind film experience...lorres unleashed performance is gripping and pulsepounding and the writing is perfect.
Rated 19 Mar 2017
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 06 Aug 2014
94
97th
The type of procedural storytelling people love to follow in products like True Detective and Zodiac began here, in this amazing follow-up to Metropolis moral study of a society in a profound state of fear and rage -- like that sci-fi, this is also centered by a battle between classes, here criminals-vs-authorities. As outlaw men (and hobos) are recruited to watch the streets for these murderer, Lang shoots scenes destined for eternity, like that entire final sequence. A true shocker.
Rated 06 Aug 2014
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 24 Sep 2013
7
92nd
a very interesting film elevates itself to absolute genius in trial by beggars. should have ended with their hands up, fade to black, 'in the name of the law'. the final line about mothers watching their children was unnecessary. ah well, great film.
Rated 24 Sep 2013
w00dyW00DY
Rated 19 Jul 2012
91
96th
As a technical excercise 'M' is a masterpiece. The photography, editing and acting are all superb and the use of a leitmotif is groundbreaking in filmmaking. As a movie it's almost as good. The screenplay is tense and thrilling, apart from a slight lag in the middle. The opening and especially the ending are extremely memorable and raise some important questions regarding responsibility. It's hard to believe this was made over 80 years ago.
Rated 19 Jul 2012
kadrianKadrian
Rated 05 Dec 2011
50
34th
It's a 1930s flick so it's not graphic, which plays to its advantage in my opinion. Unlike a modern movie, which would gratuitously emphasize the violence with bloody corpses and screaming children, this one focuses on the deleterious effects of a deranged murderer upon a society, the difficulty of catching such a criminal, and the lengths people will go to in order to finally bring him to justice.
Rated 05 Dec 2011
shaqfilmclubShaqFilmClub
Rated 25 Jan 2011
100
85th
3 Shaqtaculars
Rated 25 Jan 2011
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 17 Nov 2010
85
90th
I had a hard time ranking this one. It is slow and clunky, and my mind did wander on a few occasions... but there are several moments of brilliance and the final 30 minutes are absolutely breathtaking. Peter Lorre is truly phenomenal in this film; creepy and repulsive, but so pitiful and pathetic that you can't help but feel sympathy for him. The scene where he sees a little girl in the mirror and has to order a double cognac to calm himself down is incredible. Definitely worth the watch.
Rated 17 Nov 2010
jeffvjeff_v
Rated 16 Feb 2010
99
99th
This film is consistently the hardest film to pull up on most movie websites' search function. Either it won't let you enter a one-letter search or it retrieves thousands of movies with the letter 'M' in it. Also, this movie is totally fucking awesome.
Rated 16 Feb 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
79
82nd
Okay, I'm not on the "I love this movie" bandwagon. But it is very, very good.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
countyhellcounty_hell
Rated 03 Sep 2008
85
89th
A fantastic portrayal of crime and punishment in pre-WWII Germany. Seeing as how the movie is almost 80 years old, it does have some moments that are dated, and the pace is not consistent throughout. But Peter Lorre gives a great performance as the tortured child murderer. And the courtroom scene at the end is one of the truly great moments in film. The impact was such that Hitler wanted Fritz Lang to direct propaganda pieces for the Nazi party, forcing Lang to flee Germany.
Rated 03 Sep 2008
torontodogtorontodog
Rated 31 Jan 2008
100
99th
Child serial killer loose in the pre-CSI era! This is a crime procedural that could have been made last year - it was so ahead of its time. The psychological view of the killer is fascinating and the investigative techniques of that era are well documented. Lang was one of the few to master both silent and sound films - with this particular one being sort of a hybrid.
Rated 31 Jan 2008
emtiltemtilt
Rated 17 Aug 2007
98
99th
This film is at least a decade ahead of its time.
Rated 17 Aug 2007
magbMagb
Rated 03 Feb 2007
80
61st
Good movie, to be sure, and it's chilling to realize that only two years later, Hitler would be appealing to the exact same sort of group mentality that's presented here. I don't like it nearly as much as Metropolis, however. The kangaroo court scene at the end is the only scene that stands out in my mind as truly amazing.
Rated 03 Feb 2007
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 13 Sep 2024
82
74th
Good lord there's a lot of cigar smoke in this movie, every room a hotbox. Hey how about that tracking shot in the deli, huh? Once you get past the serial killer there's a heartwarming tale here about rival gangs setting aside their differences to work together for the good of the community.
Rated 13 Sep 2024
rotaciravrotacirav
Rated 04 Sep 2024
85
91st
For the most part just a gripping crime thriller from Weimar Germany, this is elevated by the ending surprisingly treating the problem of serial killers in a grown-up manner – unthinkable in Hollywood, as is Peter Lorreʼs superb performance in touch with the great traditions of European stage acting. As Kracauer says the film is “wavering between […] anarchy and authority”. Masterful use of simple, poignant cinematography; sound is not as artistically integrated yet, but it has aged very well.
Rated 04 Sep 2024
knorozknoroz
Rated 12 Mar 2024
100
95th
So many good things here. Lohmann's crotch shot, court proceedings in the criminal world, the sound and the silence, the smoking, the data systems and those eyes!
Rated 12 Mar 2024
k177105k177105
Rated 02 Oct 2023
85
65th
Some classic discussions about the role of the juridical system, the danger of collective resentment and necessary constraint of the wish for revenge, and seemingly implying the terror of fascism.
Rated 02 Oct 2023
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 25 Apr 2021
92
92nd
Incredibly influential and wonderfully made. Lorre is amazing, delivering a tense, nuanced performance until he can really let loose in the end. Some contemporary audiences may find it slow in parts, but that's a slight criticism. Viewing it through a modern lens can also add tension and anxiety thinking about the attitudes and politics brewing in Germany at the time.
Rated 25 Apr 2021
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 20 Oct 2019
93
88th
Iconic, classic manhunt/police procedural more or less invented both genres, and its startling how much its best moments seem fresh and new, even some 90 years on (especially its telling commentary on mob rule and hysteria) - there's even a coda which takes the notion of "victim blaming" to task! Outside of this, a gripping and horrifying journey into the ugly side of 30s Germany, marked by Lorre's indelible (though surprisingly brief) performance.
Rated 20 Oct 2019
orcunyondemorcunyondem
Rated 10 Jul 2019
91
88th
At one point I thought I was watching the wrong movie. Than I understood why this is a masterpiece. Everything aside, only the acting could be enough. This movie had my attention, now has my respect.
Rated 10 Jul 2019
feublofeublo
Rated 10 Mar 2019
90
90th
A movie that intervenes with the shadows of social justice and lawful rights. At the surface it explores the voice of reason for criminal punishment. With such a distinct character to follow for the film's vocation, I can highly appreciate the dialogue and cinematic details that progress towards the end.
Rated 10 Mar 2019
harmonicaHarmonica
Rated 17 Nov 2018
82
74th
One of the rare oldies that holds up to modern standards, and clips along at a fair pace and with such technical quality that it's completely enjoyable some eight decades later. Something you probably can't say about most crime films released even a decade ago.
Rated 17 Nov 2018
yiannosYiannos
Rated 04 Mar 2017
85
97th
Lang's classic remains a compelling procedural thriller fashioned with astonishing technical precision. The emphasis is on method rather than twists and reveals; the killer's identity isn't a mystery, so the intrigue is centered around his capture involving divergent social groups, forming the basis of a trenchant social critique. Lorre is haunting as the killer, a disturbed man driven by dark impulses he can't understand or control. His trial in an abandoned distillery is truly unforgettable.
Rated 04 Mar 2017
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 16 Nov 2015
85
86th
I watched the restored 110-minute version and couldn't help thinking that the shorter cut may have actually been better. It's an overly slow film, and that's only because there are so many unimportant and repetitive scenes that have needlessly been included. When the film is at it's best though, it's amazing, and the trial at the end is a perfect scene in every aspect. When the historical context of the film is considered, it's condemnation of mob mentality becomes even more important.
Rated 16 Nov 2015
dardandardan
Rated 05 May 2015
95
97th
A mutually beneficial bond is constructed between the social commentary that explores the facets of mob morality or hysteria (which, considering the time and place in which it was made, carries additional significance) and its suspense of what will happen into what will be said.
Rated 05 May 2015
bofbof
Rated 26 Apr 2015
91
98th
What fear and paranoia does to people. Germany, 1931.
Rated 26 Apr 2015
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 22 Dec 2013
100
98th
A landmark psychological thriller with arresting images, deep thoughts on modern society, and Peter Lorre in his finest performance.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 13 Dec 2013
89
96th
Noir before it was cool. Lang is really an underappreciated genius, M feels ridiculously modern and fresh even 82 years after it was released. When an 82 year old movie is beating half the movies released since then in terms of cinematography and characterization, you know it's special.
Rated 13 Dec 2013
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 23 Aug 2013
85
69th
Hans Beckert is a absolutely phenomenal screen villain and steals the show.
Rated 23 Aug 2013
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 Feb 2013
68
30th
I expected more, Peter Lorre as a serial killer with Lang behind the camera sounded like pure gold. The ending was the only part that didn't bore me, but by that point I had zoned out so much of the plot that I didn't even know what was going on.
Rated 17 Feb 2013
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 16 Feb 2013
95
96th
Lorre's disgusting/pitiable killer might be one of the greatest acting performances I've ever seen. This movie is incredibly gripping and suspenseful. The directing/writing choices really intrigue me - how we never actually find out what Beckert does to his victims (the imagination is far darker than a visual could ever be) and how 'In The Hall of the Mountain King' suddenly became so very sinister. My god, I wish I'd seen this years ago.
Rated 16 Feb 2013
punqPUNQ
Rated 12 Dec 2012
100
99th
M = Masterpiece.
Rated 12 Dec 2012
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 03 Aug 2012
90
97th
What a thrilling ride. The story is immensely engaging and it's one of the few classics I would recommend to people who generally refuse to watch anything made before 1980. In a technical sense, it's quite an achievement as well.
Rated 03 Aug 2012
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 18 Jul 2011
85
59th
A bit slow but once Peter Lorre becomes the focus, it becomes a tight thriller that almost feels as if it could be made today.
Rated 18 Jul 2011
zayankZayanK
Rated 30 May 2011
92
88th
Yes, it's as good as everyone says.
Rated 30 May 2011
icarusIcarus
Rated 05 Mar 2011
99
99th
Magnificent film in so many ways, none more so than Lang's visual sensibility. He uses images and sound in tension quite often: we hear the cries of a mother as the camera shows us images of empty living spaces; we hear the oncoming criminals as we see Lorre hiding helplessly in the building. Lang uses these tensions to build sentiment for the citizenry and to build suspense for the final confrontation. That we ultimately see the frailty of the law only deepens the tragedy of humanity's failures
Rated 05 Mar 2011
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 08 Jun 2010
100
97th
I have a hard time putting to words how phenomenal this film is. There are some jarring moments, especially that last really short cutaway. But that's what they're supposed to do: shock you off of that pathos wave you're riding and make you think. It's a completely Brechtian tactic and it's magnificent.
Rated 08 Jun 2010
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 15 Mar 2010
87
79th
This is a movie classic. It's thrilling, it's exiting and ohh yes IT'S GERMAN!!! Everybody ought to to watch this movie if for nothing else then for Peter Lorre. Peter Lorre is pure genius as M and the camera work is great. Before "The Pledge" and "Es geschah am hellichten Tag" there was "M".
Rated 15 Mar 2010
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 11 Mar 2010
75
71st
A film hard to analyze. Clearly dated in many technical aspects, but it is a true classic. Inspired by German Expressionism, with a dark and enigmatic narrative, incredible suspense.
Rated 11 Mar 2010
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 07 Jan 2010
70
85th
M gave the film world the ideas of a serial killer, a manhunt, and leitmotif, along with a tale that manages to evoke both disgust and pity for its villain. A true classic.
Rated 07 Jan 2010
kavuKavu
Rated 17 Nov 2009
79
65th
This is a very hard movie to rate. It's undeniably groundbreaking with a good message and a great lead role by Lorre but on the other hand it has aged horribly and feels quite boring.
Rated 17 Nov 2009
councillorCouncillor
Rated 21 Dec 2008
89
85th
Best kangaroo court scene in cinema history.
Rated 21 Dec 2008
castrophCastroph
Rated 03 Nov 2008
8
85th
The whistling will never get out of your head.
Rated 03 Nov 2008
psychedelicrpsychedelicr
Rated 25 Aug 2008
95
94th
Yes, this is a brilliant film. Truthfully, it did have some dull moments--"stalls"--so no, it's not perfect, along with some shaky camera dollies (understandable, back then, but the lighting is fantastic). However, the acting is just terrific. The themes and allegories to real life are very moving and disturbing, as is the trial scene, which says volumes about society...a scene I will remember forever, one of the few great moments in cinema history.
Rated 25 Aug 2008
starsirenStarSiren
Rated 04 Jul 2008
88
89th
This is actually a pretty good movie. It drew me in right away and kept me interested throughout. It gets a little slow at times but the ending is so rewarding with the performance Peter Lorre delivers.
Rated 04 Jul 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 11 Oct 2007
9
93rd
Peter Lorre gives one of the best performances and the movie is really tense and well made. Holds up unbelievably well for something made nearly 80 years ago.
Rated 11 Oct 2007
lapierre520lapierre520
Rated 31 Aug 2007
90
73rd
This is so well done. it can feel really slow during the first two acts but the third is well worth anything. it's so intriguing and thought provoking. A Must See.
Rated 31 Aug 2007
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
89th
A slow build, and what a fantastic performance from Peter Lorre.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
okidudeokidude
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
51st
A real study in movie history right here! I think most modern Thillers can trace their techniques and roots back to this very film. No doubt Alfred Hitchcock was heavily inspired by this one. Modern American/English audiences may have trouble swallowing this due to the film being in German without voiceovers.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
95th
Stunning film way way ahead of its time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
93rd
Many years since I saw this.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
89
83rd
M is one of those movies that is so old that it's really a tough watch. It's hard for a lot of people to admit that watching nearly silent films is not easy, but I'm gonna be straight with you. M, though it's a hard watch, is incredibly rewarding. It's a fantastic movie and is tense once you get wrapped up in the world its set in. Fritz Lang is a master of visual make up and this is one of his best works. M is a great movie.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
mikulMikul
Rated 14 Mar 2007
85
71st
Peter Lorre is great as a serial killer of children. After Berlin's criminal underground takes his pursuit in hand, we actually feel pity for him, a lesson Alfred Hitchcock appreciated.
Rated 14 Mar 2007
guyevertonguyeverton
Rated 11 Sep 2024
91
92nd
A film that made me go against a lifetime of ethics to support the concept of the death penalty and side with mob rule is surely a powerful piece.
Rated 11 Sep 2024
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 03 Jul 2024
83
93rd
The investigation scenes were stretched out and over-expository but the philosophical and psychological exploration of the film is damn good. Love the idea of playing up mob mentality to garner sympathy for the murder; a victim to his own mental health, to which he expresses guilt and horror as to what he's become. Our murderer no doubt committed heinous crimes but the movie begs the question if someone like that can be redeemed and is our collective judgements too vindictive?
Rated 03 Jul 2024
heliophageHeliophage
Rated 20 Sep 2023
88
98th
Two different sorts of investigation plots: the official one with its charts and deductions and scientific trappings, and a criminal one built through tense sightings and pursuit, to an elaborate building-search-as-heist setup. Very notable direction, like the use of empty spaces (with or without sound off-camera), or the way documents are incorporated into things. Rumination on the social side (what are people really after, how the search affects them), culminating in the memorable final trial.
Rated 20 Sep 2023
mysticMystic
Rated 03 Jun 2023
5
88th
There is a reason that 92 years later the film is one of the best movies ever made. Timeless. Where is the 6th star? Do yourself a favor, and go watch it now; now!
Rated 03 Jun 2023
sammetalSamMetal
Rated 21 Apr 2023
60
42nd
It's good but I think it lacks something to truly make it great. Unpopular opinion the monologue at the ending was kinda boring and I wanted the murderer to get what he deserved.
Rated 21 Apr 2023
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 27 Dec 2022
80
85th
This is a very powerful movie, not in the way of it having beautiful scenery, because it looks more like a stage play, but building up tension and tempting at the different kinds of understanding of justice and law. Peter Lorre's performance is so haunting here, especially with his eyes, just very creepy! I also felt like most people watching this would have sided with the criminals, so in the end you're left with the question of if the ending was 'right' or 'wrong'.
Rated 27 Dec 2022
bownBown
Rated 28 Oct 2022
85
75th
While there are definitely some pacing issues and dated elements this is nonetheless a stupendous thing to watch over 90 years later and see how it almost single-handedly created two of the most popular film genres. The sound work is amazing, Lorre is excellent, and the social thematic side remains as valid as ever.
Rated 28 Oct 2022
siphus007siphus007
Rated 12 Oct 2022
83
83rd
The pacing flatlines for a bit in the 3rd act, and the ending feels missing something, but definitely a triumph for such an early serial killer flick that is completely up to the task of handling the complexity of the situation.
Rated 12 Oct 2022
mrcimrci
Rated 14 Aug 2022
49
27th
One of the first in many areas like sound, suspense, thriller, noir. Ultimately failed to keep me engaged throughout the movie as everything presented has already been made better in later movies.
Rated 14 Aug 2022
moviecinemaMovieCinema
Rated 14 Feb 2022
75
82nd
Fantastic cinematography that’s a wonder to see, if only it didn’t have a few details that annoyed me (like where the fuck is the bodies or any conclusive evidence?)
Rated 14 Feb 2022
rihreyrihrey
Rated 14 Feb 2022
75
97th
that cinematography though *chef's kiss*
Rated 14 Feb 2022
tdmp3tdmp3
Rated 13 Dec 2021
100
0th
So much ahead of its time, a quintessential masterpiece.
Rated 13 Dec 2021
croweycrowey
Rated 24 Nov 2021
75
71st
Probably one of the most badass movies at the time, and it holds up okay, but there are way better movies now.
Rated 24 Nov 2021
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 02 Oct 2021
20
12th
I understand that it is really old, but in 2021 it really sucks. We watched the original English dub, I figured it might help to watch it in English being so old. A lot of the old dialogue was impossible to figure out. Had to go online to read the plot outline. That didn't add any enjoyment. Ebert praised the little dialogue. Again, it's basically a silent film, which I hate, as they never hold my attention.
Rated 02 Oct 2021
bruhcringeBruhCringe
Rated 29 Sep 2021
76
59th
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Rated 29 Sep 2021
jpfergusonJPFerguson
Rated 26 Sep 2021
80
89th
For a film to really work as a procedural drama then the filmmaker must be brave enough and disciplined enough to primarily utilise human characters as a surface on which to project 'big' issues/questions to do with justice, morals, ethics etc. as well as the minutiae of the law and order process. Lang is clearly that filmmaker - as he resists the temptation to give characters depth, which is reserved for material artefacts - and 'M' is clearly that film; a film that is all about process.
Rated 26 Sep 2021
psimpsim
Rated 19 Jul 2021
80
74th
It was super interesting to watch this prototype of a crime procedural from 90 years ago. Clearly they hadn't yet figured out everything about working with sound in movies, but in terms of structure and visual storytelling it holds up very well.
Rated 19 Jul 2021
decanusellisDecanusEllis
Rated 17 Jul 2021
64
8th
Revolutionary, aesthetically pleasing, the eerie silence that happens between shots and scenes is outstanding. Peter Lorre's performance is haunting, his final monologue is disturbingly intriguing. But, I feel that this is so glacial and in a way bloated. There is barely a sense of urgency present here, so much time is spent yapping over a desk that you wonder "Isn't the killer out there somewhere?"
Rated 17 Jul 2021
shewasSheWas
Rated 24 May 2021
77
82nd
The pacing is a no show and almost every single bit was used, reused and abused by now, but sure I guess this one got there first
Rated 24 May 2021
hssnozdagghssnozdagg
Rated 23 May 2021
63
33rd
Couldn't like it as I wished.
Rated 23 May 2021
gabrielpGabriel_p
Rated 06 May 2020
90
89th
A 1931 movie so well done that it could be re-made today with very small changes and still be better than 90% of the movies released.
Rated 06 May 2020
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 20 Feb 2019
94
93rd
94.00
Rated 20 Feb 2019
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 09 Feb 2019
80
81st
Pretty crazy how much influence on cinema you can see packed into this one film, and that's from my relatively untrained eye too. Peter Loore's performance is one for the ages.
Rated 09 Feb 2019
chengmingchengming
Rated 25 Nov 2018
85
93rd
Stunning, not only when considering that it was made almost a hundred years ago. Some parts may seem too obvious from today's perspective, but a surprisingly large number feels fresh to this day.
Rated 25 Nov 2018
rittehRitteh
Rated 22 Oct 2018
60
40th
Probably would have thought this were awesome had I been a movie buff in 1931. Seems to just end in the middle of a scene. I give in 3 out of 5 stars for likely being a great movie for its time and aging somewhat OK. I was a bit put off by much of the yelling in the dialogue.
Rated 22 Oct 2018
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 31 Mar 2018
90
78th
Don't take candy from strangers, kids.
Rated 31 Mar 2018
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 17 Feb 2018
40
4th
Hans Beckert: "What do you know about it? Who are you anyway? Who are you? Criminals? Are you proud of yourselves? Proud of breaking safes or cheating at cards? Things you could just as well keep your fingers off. You wouldn't need to do all that if you'd learn a proper trade or if you'd work. If you weren't a bunch of lazy bastards. But I... I can't help myself! I have no control over this, this evil thing inside of me, the fire, the voices, the torment!"
Rated 17 Feb 2018
byderByder
Rated 08 Feb 2017
57
33rd
Despite its old age this movie is definitely worth watching, especially the last 10 minutes are thought provoking. I liked how the criminals were portrayed as somewhat righteous in their manhunt but ultimately a lot of time is spent on them (and the police) without offering something remarkably interesting. That's why I was often bored while watching this movie. Additionally, people were constantly screaming, yelling and wheezing and due to the rather bad audio quality it was goddamn annoying.
Rated 08 Feb 2017
francogonzoFrancoGonzo
Rated 22 Feb 2016
16
89th
Star Rating: ★★★★1/2
Rated 22 Feb 2016
schnofelschnofel
Rated 31 Dec 2015
67
67th
Begins at its best as it alternates between a thriller and a satire of 30s German society. That's also when Lang's camera moves and the accompanying visual wit really advance the story. With the deadly, endless sequence of Lorre hiding in a building it gradually loses its way, switches to a heavy-handed indictment of the lynch mob, and finishes with, I don't know, parenting advice. Overacted all around.
Rated 31 Dec 2015
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 20 Sep 2015
84
76th
Eighty-two years of foresight as to why "The Purge" doesn't work.
Rated 20 Sep 2015
samvdeSamVdE
Rated 26 Jun 2015
90
82nd
Excellent movie about guilt.
Rated 26 Jun 2015
patmanpatman
Rated 05 May 2015
72
81st
A slow burning, gritty, quiet and with a great atmosphere. Many films from this era loses its appeal through time but this one doesn't, and although too slow at times it's rewarding in the end with a suspenseful and moving final third with a memorable performance from Peter Lorre.
Rated 05 May 2015
normalchaosnormalchaos
Rated 27 Apr 2015
80
77th
In many ways it's a timeless film, the message of the film still stands today. The kangaroo court scene was particularly enthralling. However, some scenes were too long or repeated. The scenes that were completely silent were distracting.
Rated 27 Apr 2015
sodr2sodr2
Rated 26 Jan 2015
75
61st
M guy got caught sooooo hard
Rated 26 Jan 2015

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