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Original: M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder
"Who is the murderer?"
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.
Starring
Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut
Box Office
$35K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
M was released 95 years ago in 1931.
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...
M is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Peter Lorre
Hans Beckert
Ellen Widmann
Frau Beckmann
Inge Landgut
Elsie Beckmann
Otto Wernicke
Inspector Karl Lohmann
Theodor Loos
Inspector Groeber
Gustaf Gründgens
Schränker
Friedrich Gnaß
Franz
Fritz Odemar
The Cheater
Paul Kemp
Pickpocket with Six Watches
Theo Lingen
Bauernfänger
Rudolf Blümner
Becker's 'Attorney'
Georg John
Blind Panhandler
FS
Franz Stein
Minister
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
Police Chief
Gerhard Bienert
Criminal Secretary
Karl Platen
Damowitz
Rosa Valetti
Bartender
Hertha von Walther
Prostitute
Carl Ballhaus
Leeser
PM
Paul Mederow
Staatsanwalt
BOX OFFICE
$35K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Original Title
M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder
Language
German
Country
Rating
8.1/10 (2,403 votes)
Popularity
2
Box Office
$35,274
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is M about?
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.
How long is M?
M has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in M?
The cast of M includes Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut, Otto Wernicke, Theodor Loos.
How much did M make at the box office?
M earned $35,274 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of M?
M has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 2,403 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Thriller
Crime