Metropolis movie poster

Metropolis

"Every epoch dreams its successor."

May 26, 2001 1h 47m 7.1/10 (532 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Metropolis is a animation/science fiction film. directed by Rintaro.

Starring Yuka Imoto, Kohki Okada, and Kosei Tomita

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 26, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (532 votes)
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Budget $15M Production budget
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Box Office $4M 0.3x return
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$4,035,384

Production Companies

  • Bandai Visual
  • Destination Films
  • TOHO
  • dentsu Music and Entertainment
  • King Records
  • Madhouse
  • KADOKAWA Shoten
  • Tezuka Productions
  • IMAGICA
  • STUDIO4℃
  • Sony Pictures Television Japan
  • dentsu

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metropolis about?

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.

Who directed Metropolis?

Metropolis was directed by Rintaro.

How long is Metropolis?

Metropolis has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Metropolis released?

Metropolis was released on May 26, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Metropolis?

The main cast of Metropolis includes Yuka Imoto, Kohki Okada, Kosei Tomita, Kei Kobayashi, Rikako Aikawa.

Is Metropolis worth watching?

Metropolis has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 532 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.