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M (1931): movie guide
M (1931) is a Drama, Thriller, Crime running about 110 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.1/10 from 2,597 votes. Notable cast includes Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut, Otto Wernicke. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1931-05-11
- Runtime: 110 min
- TMDB: 8.1/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1931-05-11

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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.
Cast highlights
M features Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut, Otto Wernicke, Theodor Loos, Gustaf Gründgens. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1931-05-11. Runtime: 110 minutes. TMDB score: 8.1/10 (2,597 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime. Original language: de. Status: Released.
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Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse M, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is M?
- M is listed as Drama, Thriller, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is M?
- M runs about 110 minutes.
- Who stars in M?
- Cast highlights include Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut, Otto Wernicke, Theodor Loos, Gustaf Gründgens.
- Does Cinema Box stream M?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track M?
- Open the M page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








