In a dystopian future, humanity is divided into two markedly different classes: the privileged who live in luxurious skyscrapers and the workers who toil in the deep, dark catacombs of the city. The life of Freder, the son of the powerful leader of this society, changes drastically when he discovers the sordid world beneath the surface, where the laborers suffer and struggle to survive. His encounter with Maria, a beautiful and altruistic young woman who looks after the workers' children, leads him to question social injustice and the role his family plays in perpetuating this chasm between classes.
As Freder delves into this new reality, the city stands on the brink of rebellion. An engineer, Dr. Rotwang, creates a disturbing automaton that resembles Maria with the aim of manipulating the masses and stifling any attempts at uprising. The creation of this robot is not only a reflection of the problematic relationship between technology and humanity but also introduces a conflict that could unleash anarchy in Metropolis.
With an iconic visual style and a narrative that explores the duality between reason and emotion, the film serves as a powerful social critique that resonates through time. In his struggle to find his place in the world, Freder must confront the dark secrets of his family and seek a path toward reconciliation between the different strata of a society on the verge of implosion.