Metropolis

Metropolis

Every epoch dreams its successor.

Directed by Rintaro

Produced by Bandai Visual, Destination Films

2001107 min7.2 / 10

A visually stunning steampunk-inflected meditation on humanity, consciousness, and social control told through the investigation of a synthetic being caught between worlds.

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.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Metropolis scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Metropolis sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Metropolis violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Does Metropolis end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Metropolis easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

66/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity85

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Metropolis, and what each one shares →

Like Metropolis

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Metropolis

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Metropolis, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Metropolis, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Metropolis, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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