Metroland 1998
“It's not a place, it's a state of mind.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Networks
- MACT Productions, Arts Council of England, Blue Horizon Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
What is Metroland?
Topic: Film "Metroland" (1998). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 21, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- France, Spain, United Kingdom
- Studios
- MACT Productions, Arts Council of England, Blue Horizon Productions
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 58 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~105 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- MACT Productions, Arts Council of England, Blue Horizon Productions
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Topic: Film "Metroland" (1998).
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Title: Metroland.
Year: 1997 (Source 3, 4, 5, 6) or 1998 (User prompt/Source 1 header). Note: Source 3, 4, 5, 6 say 1997. Source 1 says 1998 in the title but has a US date of 04/09/1999. I will refer to it as a 1997 British comedy-drama film as per the most detailed sources.
Genre: British comedy-drama.
Director: Philip Saville.
Cast: Christian Bale and Emily Watson.
Writer: Adrian Hodges.
Based on: 1980 novel Metroland by Julian Barnes.
Setting: Late-1970s suburban London.
Plot: Chris and Marion have a comfortable yet predictable middle-class existence. Chris
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Metroland worth watching?
Metroland holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 58 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Metroland and when was it released?
Metroland is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.
Who directed Metroland?
Metroland was directed by Philip Saville.
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