M (1931)
M is streaming in Germany on Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel, ARD Plus.
The verdict
M lands among the stronger German films on offer right now. It's sitting at 8.1/10 on TMDB across 2,539 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 110-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel, ARD Plus.
Should you spend 1h 50m on it?
1h 50m of German drama with thriller threaded through, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 2,539 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 50m |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Thriller |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Fritz Lang
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
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