8.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
M (1931)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.8
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 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 Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
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 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 Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques the dangers of mob rule and vigilante justice, advocating for the importance of due process and a nuanced understanding of criminality, which aligns with progressive values concerning justice and human rights.
The film 'M' features a cast that is predominantly white, consistent with the era it was produced, and does not include intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on themes of justice and crime without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Fritz Lang's 'M' is a psychological thriller centered on the hunt for a child murderer by both police and the criminal underworld. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on themes of justice, mob mentality, and the nature of evil. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
Fritz Lang's 'M' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative focuses entirely on the hunt for a child murderer and the societal response, without touching upon gender identity or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "M" (1931) is an original story with characters created for the film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon to compare the characters' genders against, thus precluding any gender swaps.
M (1931) is an original film with characters created for its screenplay. There is no prior source material (like a novel, comic, or historical record) that establishes the canonical race of its characters before this film's production. Therefore, no character could have been portrayed as a different race than originally established.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.3
8.1
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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