Metropolis (2001)
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Metropolis is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Metropolis holds up as a perfectly decent Japanese film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 586 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 1h 47m on it?
1h 47m of Japanese animation with science fiction threaded through, fine for the whole family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 585 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
In the midst of societal conflict in the futuristic city of Metropolis, Kenichi and his uncle Shunsaku Ban set out to uncover the mystery behind the first human-like robot, Tima.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 47m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Science Fiction |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Rintaro
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in Japan
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