Film
Metropolis
2001· PG-13· 1h 47m· Animation· Science-fiction
“Every epoch dreams its successor.”
In the dystopian sprawl of Metropolis, Kenichi and his uncle Shunsaku Ban navigate a city rife with societal discord, driven by the enigma of Tima, the first humanoid robot. Their quest unravels layers of corporate malfeasance and technological ambition, casting light on a future where humanity's essence blurs with artificial intelligence. Director Rintaro's vision is a critique of mechanized control and the dehumanizing effects of unchecked technological advancement.
2001-05-26
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Key Crew
DirectorRintaro
ScreenplayKatsuhiro Otomo
ProducerMasao Maruyama
Director of PhotographyHitoshi Yamaguchi
Original Music ComposerToshiyuki Honda
EditorIneko Suzuki
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released2001-05-26
Runtime1h 47m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosBandai Visual · Destination Films · TOHO
Budget$15M
Box office$4M
LanguagesJapanese
CountriesJapan
Rating7.2/10 · 562 votes
Original languageja
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