Metro (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1997, Metro is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Thomas Carter, running about 117 minutes. “San Francisco's top police hostage negotiator is about to get more than he ever bargained for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roper, a hostage negotiator catches a murderous bank robber after a blown heist. The bank robber escapes and immediately goes after the man who put him behind bars.
Who’s in it. Metro stars Eddie Murphy as Inspektor Scott Roper, Kim Miyori as Detective Kimura, Art Evans as Lt. Sam Baffett and James Carpenter as Officer Forbes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Metro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV 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 Metro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Metro tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Metro (1997)?
- In US, Metro is available to stream on Starz Apple TV 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 Metro worth watching?
- Metro holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Metro?
- Metro stars Eddie Murphy, Kim Miyori, Art Evans, James Carpenter and Michael Rapaport.
- When was Metro released?
- Metro was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.