Metropolitan (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1990, Metropolitan is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Whit Stillman, running about 99 minutes. “Finally... A film about the downwardly mobile.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A radical student is adopted by a group of young New Yorkers, serves as a catalyst to alter his and their lives. Gathering in a Manhattan apartment, the group of friends meet to discuss social mobility, Fourier's socialism and play bridge in their cocoon of upper-class society - until they are joined by a man with a critical view of their way of life.
Who’s in it. Metropolitan stars Edward Clements as Tom Townsend, Chris Eigeman as Nick Smith, Taylor Nichols as Charlie Black and Carolyn Farina as Audrey Rouget, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Metropolitan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 Metropolitan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Metropolitan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Metropolitan (1990)?
- In US, Metropolitan is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion 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 Metropolitan worth watching?
- Metropolitan holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Metropolitan?
- Metropolitan stars Edward Clements, Chris Eigeman, Taylor Nichols, Carolyn Farina and Isabel Gillies.
- When was Metropolitan released?
- Metropolitan was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.