Metro(1997)
LIFE IS A NEGOTIATION.
Metro Synopsis
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.
Metro (1997) is a action, comedy, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Thomas Carter, released on January 16, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Eddie Murphy, Kim Miyori, Art Evans and James Carpenter. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 633 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Carter
- Writers:
- Randy Feldman
- Producers:
- Roger Birnbaum
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Murphy
- Composer:
- Steve Porcaro
- Production:
- Caravan Pictures, Touchstone Pictures
- Budget:
- $55,000,000
- Revenue:
- $31,987,563
- Status:
- Released
Metro (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Metro before you stream it.
Metro Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie Murphy
as Inspector Scott Roper
Kim Miyori
as Detective Kimura
Art Evans
as Lt. Sam Baffett
- James Carpenter
James Carpenter
as Officer Forbes
Michael Rapaport
as Kevin McCall
Donal Logue
as Earl
Jeni Chua
as Debbie
- Dick Bright
Dick Bright
as Bank Manager
- David Michael Silverman
David Michael Silverman
as SWAT Officer Jennings
Denis Arndt
as Capt. Frank Solis
Carmen Ejogo
as Ronnie Tate
- Nino Degennaro
Nino Degennaro
as Repoman
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Carter, written by Randy Feldman, produced by Roger Birnbaum.
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Metro Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 633 ratings.
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Metro – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Metro online?
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Metro (1997) is available to stream on Philo and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Metro?
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The main cast of Metro (1997) includes Eddie Murphy, Kim Miyori, Art Evans, James Carpenter and Michael Rapaport. The film was directed by Thomas Carter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Metro released?
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Metro was released on January 16, 1997 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Metro worth watching?
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Metro (1997) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 633 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Metro?
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Yes. The official Metro trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.