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Critic Farah Cheded
rated 8

...if you meet it with any kind of goodwill, you may see in its unabashed rejection of nihilism, defiant unorthodoxy, and complete lack of artistic insecurity exactly the kind of challenge cinema needs right now.

Read full review at Paste Magazine
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Critic Siddhant Adlakha
rated 9

This retro-futurist metropolis, a hybrid of Roman antiquity and art deco New York inspired by H.G. Wells and Fritz Lang, is rendered in chintzy digital vistas awash in dictatorial gold.

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justin124
Critic Justin Clark
rated 5

...if Megalopolis, as many speculate, marks the end of Coppola’s career as a filmmaker, it flourishes in that finality, having held back or compromised nothing. It’s a film that operates without limits...

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Cast & Crew

Adolf Hitler
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Laurence Fishburne
As Fundi Romaine
Giancarlo Esposito
As Mayor Cicero
Jon Voight
As Hamilton Crassus III
Dustin Hoffman
As Nush 'The Fixer' Berman

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What is Megalopolis about? Toggle content

In the visionary epic "Megalopolis," the city of New Rome stands at a crossroads, caught between the dreams of change and the grip of tradition. Genius artist Cesar Catilina envisions a transformative future, striving to create an idealistic utopia that challenges the established norms. Opposing him is Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who clings fiercely to a regressive status quo fueled by greed and political strife. Amid this escalating conflict lies Julia Cicero, torn between her loyalty to her father and her love for Cesar. As tensions rise, she embarks on a personal journey to discover what humanity truly deserves in an uncertain world. Through its rich narrative and striking visuals, "Megalopolis" presents a poignant reflection on ambition, power, and possibility in contemporary society.

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You can stream Megalopolis on: Mubi Apple TV Rakuten TV

What movies are similar to Megalopolis? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Megalopolis include Elio, Thunderbolts*, How to Train Your Dragon, Dune: Part Two, Dune: Part One, Lilo & Stitch.

When was Megalopolis released in theaters? Toggle content

Megalopolis was released in theaters on September 27, 2024.

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Megalopolis was released for streaming on September 5, 2025.