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Metro

1997Movie1 h 57 minR

Comedy
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic415.8Rotten Tomatoes17%27%
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic415.8Rotten Tomatoes17%27%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for scares, big ideas or romance.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Thomas Carter
Written by
Randy Feldman
Produced by
Roger Birnbaum
Music by
Steve Porcaro

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Facts

January 16, 1997 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
January 16, 1997
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$32 million
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Car Chase, Take the Wheel, Outside Ride +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Metro?"

Questions about Metro

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Metro?

Starz

In the United States, Metro streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Metro worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.6, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (29).

Will Metro make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Metro?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Metro a box office flop?

Budget$55 million
Box office$32 million

Yes: it cost about $55 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.

What tropes does Metro use?

Car ChaseTake the WheelOutside RideAwesomeness by AnalysisShoot Out the LockCrazy-PreparedExploding BarrelsEvil Sounds DeepOne-Word TitleMirror ScareFinger in the MailShout-Outand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Car Chase, Take the Wheel, and Outside Ride.