---
title: "Metroland"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/metroland-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30950
imdb_id: "tt0119665"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "R"
---

# Metroland (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/metroland-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Philip Saville
- **Networks / Studios**: MACT Productions, Arts Council of England, Blue Horizon Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christian Bale** as *Chris*
- **Emily Watson** as *Marion*
- **Lee Ross** as *Toni*
- **Elsa Zylberstein** as *Annick*
- **John Wood** as *The Retired Commuter*
- **Bill Thomas** as *Middle-Aged Commuter*
- **Lucy Speed** as *Punk Girl*
- **Boris Terral** as *Jacques*
- **Ifan Meredith** as *Mickey*
- **Jonathan Aris** as *Dave*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Metroland online?
Metroland is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Metroland?
Metroland was directed by Philip Saville.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Metroland — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30950)
- [Metroland (1998) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30950-metroland/cast)
- [Metroland (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metroland_(film))
- [Metroland](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page)
- [Metroland (1997) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119665/fullcredits/)
- [Metroland (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Metroland_(film))

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