M (1931)
A chilling hunt for a child predator grips Berlin, as both cops and criminals close in.
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 intense is M?
M is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What M feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakatmosphericchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream M
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Is M for you?
Is M scary?
Yes, properly. M is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is M gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is M sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is M OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is M?
M runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream M?
M is streaming on Max, Criterion, Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does M have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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