Metropolis
“There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.”
Where to watch Metropolis in Canada
Metropolis is streaming on FlixFling and Artiflix in Canada, and available to rent or buy on FlixFling. Availability checked 29 May 2026.
About Metropolis
Metropolis is a 1927 movie in the Drama and Science Fiction genres, directed by Fritz Lang, starring Gustav Fröhlich, Brigitte Helm and Alfred Abel. It has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 3,090 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Metropolis in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Metropolis trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Gustav Fröhlich
Freder Fredersen
Brigitte Helm
Maria / The Machine Man
Alfred Abel
Johann 'Joh' Fredersen
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
C.A. Rotwang
Theodor Loos
Josaphat
Fritz Rasp
The Thin Man
Erwin Biswanger
No. 11811 - Georgy
Heinrich George
Grot
Fritz Alberti
Creative Human - Man Who Convinces Babel (uncredited)
Grete Berger
Working Woman (uncredited)
Olly Boeheim
Working Woman (uncredited)
Heinrich Gotho
Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Gottfried Huppertz
Man Playing Violin (uncredited)
Georg John
Working Man Who Causes Explosion of M-Machine (uncredited)
Margarete Lanner
Woman of Eternal Gardens / Lady in Car (uncredited)
Rose Lichtenstein
Working Woman (uncredited)
Hanns Leo Reich
Marinus (uncredited)
Arthur Reinhardt
Working Man (uncredited)
Curt Siodmak
Working Man (uncredited)
Henrietta Siodmak
Working Woman (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Metropolis in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Metropolis on FlixFling and Artiflix. It's also available to rent or buy on FlixFling.
Is Metropolis on Netflix?+
Metropolis is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix.
How long is Metropolis?+
Metropolis has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
Who stars in Metropolis?+
Metropolis stars Gustav Fröhlich, Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Rudolf Klein-Rogge and Theodor Loos.
When did Metropolis come out?+
Metropolis is a 1927 movie directed by Fritz Lang.
What genre is Metropolis?+
Metropolis is Drama and Science Fiction film.
Who directed Metropolis?+
Metropolis was directed by Fritz Lang.
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