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M (1931)

Who is the murderer?

★ 8.1/10 TMDB1h 50mDramaThrillerCrime
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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.

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M Cast

  • Peter Lorre

    Peter Lorre

    as Hans Beckert

  • Ellen Widmann

    Ellen Widmann

    as Frau Beckmann

  • Inge Landgut

    Inge Landgut

    as Elsie Beckmann

  • Otto Wernicke

    Otto Wernicke

    as Inspector Karl Lohmann

  • Theodor Loos

    Theodor Loos

    as Inspector Groeber

  • Gustaf Gründgens

    Gustaf Gründgens

    as Schränker

  • Friedrich Gnaß

    Friedrich Gnaß

    as Franz

  • Fritz Odemar

    Fritz Odemar

    as The Cheater

  • Paul Kemp

    Paul Kemp

    as Pickpocket with Six Watches

  • Theo Lingen

    Theo Lingen

    as Bauernfänger

  • Rudolf Blümner

    Rudolf Blümner

    as Becker's 'Attorney'

  • Georg John

    Georg John

    as Blind Panhandler

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Where can I watch M?

M is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel in the US.

When was M released?

M came out on May 11, 1931.

Is M worth watching?

M holds a 8.1/10 average from 2,573 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.

How long is M?

M runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).

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