Metro (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Metro is a 1997 action thriller directed by Thomas Carter, starring Eddie Murphy, Donal Logue and Art Evans. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $32 million worldwide. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Stream it on Starz, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Thomas Carter
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Metro About?
The premise of Metro without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Frustrated by the pervasive crime in his city, a man decides to take action and fight back. His initial efforts to make a difference quickly escalate, forcing him to confront the complex moral challenges and blurred lines between justice and vigilantism as he navigates the gritty urban landscape.
Metro Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- police officer
- hostage
- hostage negotiator
- revenge
- sniper
- violence
- woman in jeopardy
- death of cousin
- streetcar accident
- african american police officer
- african american protagonist
- gambling addiction
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- courage
- psychopath
- murder of a police officer
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- cousin cousin relationship
- vendetta
- rampage
- mercilessness
- streetcar
- tahiti
- good versus evil
- arrest
- serial killer
- anger
- abduction
- escape from prison
- foot chase
- villain
- car crash
- evil man
- chase
- jewel thief
- showdown
- shootout
- stabbed to death
- severed ear
- hit by a car
- exploding car
- car chase
- car accident
- attempted murder
- murder
- san francisco california
- bulletproof vest
- police
- training
- police station
- police captain
Where to Watch Metro
Stream it on Starz, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Metro Cast
Eddie Murphy leads the cast, with Donal Logue and Art Evans. Directed by Thomas Carter; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thomas Carter
Also Starring in Metro
· 5 moreMetro Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Metro 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 57% User score
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Metro Plot Summary
What happens in Metro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Scott Roper, played by Eddie Murphy, ranks as San Francisco’s top hostage negotiator. His girlfriend, Veronica “Ronnie” Tate, is a journalist with a knack for uncovering stories. One fateful day, while Scott is engrossed in a horse race via his car stereo, he receives a distress call about a bank hostage situation involving a man named Earl, portrayed by Donal Logue, who is holding 17 people captive. In a tense standoff, Scott brings the situation to a close by shooting Earl, who survives the encounter.
Full summary
The whole story of Metro, scene by scene
Metro Box Office
Metro grossed $32 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$32M
- US & Canada
- $32M
Metro Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Metro.
How Well Do You Know Metro?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Scott Roper in 'Metro'?
Cars in Metro
83 cars on screen, including the 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible and the 1958 Dodge Power Wagon.
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1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Main role -
1958 Dodge Power Wagon Main role -
1991 Ford Explorer Important role -
1969 Ford Mustang Important role
Metro Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Metro - Life is a negotiation” and “Katadioxi sto San Francisco”.
- Also known as
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- Metro - Life is a negotiation
- Katadioxi sto San Francisco
- Katadioxi sto San Fransisco
- Міська поліція
- Metro Eddie Murphy
- Metro - Verhandeln ist reine Nervensache
- Le flic de San Francisco
- Két túsz között
- El negociador
- Policajt ze San Francisca
- Uno sbirro tuttofare
- Городская полиция
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- Polițist la San Francisco
- Gliniarz z metropolii
- Καταδίωξη στο Σαν Φρανσίσκο
- מטרו
- ネゴシエーター
- O Negociador
- Farligere end politiet tillader
- Градска полиция
- Метро
- Policajt zo San Francisca
- Tuhannen tilanteen mies
- 메트로
- 超级警探
- Métro
- เมโทร เจรจาก่อนจับตาย
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Movies Like Metro
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Metro Manila, Cop and The Cop.
Metro FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Metro, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Metro?
Metro runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Metro released?
Metro was released on January 17, 1997.
Who directed Metro?
Metro was directed by Thomas Carter.
More films by Thomas Carter Who is in the cast of Metro?
Metro stars Eddie Murphy, Donal Logue and Art Evans, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch Metro?
In the US, Metro is streaming on Starz and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Metro make at the box office?
Metro grossed $32 million worldwide.
How is Metro rated?
Metro has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 41 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Metro have a post-credit scene?
No. Metro has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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