Metroland (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, Metroland is a comedy and drama film directed by Philip Saville, running about 105 minutes. “It's not a place, it's a state of mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In late-1970s suburban London, Chris and Marion have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predictable middle-class existence. Chris receives an unexpected visit from his free-spirited friend Toni, a reunion that reminds him of a more carefree time in 1960s Paris. Now, with lingering doubts about his marriage bubbling up, Chris must make the choice between revisiting his youthful abandon with Toni or facing the here and now with Marion.
Who’s in it. Metroland stars Christian Bale as Chris, Emily Watson as Marion, Lee Ross as Toni and Elsa Zylberstein as Annick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Metroland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Metroland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Metroland tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Metroland (1997)?
- In US, Metroland is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Metroland worth watching?
- Metroland holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Metroland?
- Metroland stars Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Lee Ross, Elsa Zylberstein and John Wood.
- When was Metroland released?
- Metroland was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.