Subway (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, Subway is an action and thriller film directed by Luc Besson, running about 104 minutes. “A seductive fable” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fred, a raffish safe blower, takes refuge in the Paris Metro after being chased by the henchmen of a shady businessman from whom he has just stolen some documents. While hiding out in the back rooms and conduits of the Metro, Fred encounters a subterranean society of eccentric characters and petty criminals.
Who’s in it. Subway stars Isabelle Adjani as Héléna, Christophe Lambert as Fred, Richard Bohringer as Le Fleuriste and Michel Galabru as Commissaire Gesbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Subway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $390.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Subway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Subway 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 Subway (1985)?
- In US, Subway is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Subway worth watching?
- Subway holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Subway?
- Subway stars Isabelle Adjani, Christophe Lambert, Richard Bohringer, Michel Galabru and Jean-Hugues Anglade.
- When was Subway released?
- Subway was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.