Movie

Metro

“LIFE IS A NEGOTIATION.”

★ 5.7(616)19971h 57m

Metro is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Metro

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Good to know

Director: Thomas Carter
Release date: 1997-01-16
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Box office: $31,987,563
Budget: $55,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Caravan Pictures

Metro — trailer

About Metro

Metro is a 1997 movie in the Action, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Thomas Carter, starring Eddie Murphy, Kim Miyori and Art Evans. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 616 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Metro in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Eddie Murphy

Inspector Scott Roper

Kim Miyori

Detective Kimura

Art Evans

Lt. Sam Baffett

James Carpenter

Officer Forbes

Michael Rapaport

Kevin McCall

Donal Logue

Earl

Jeni Chua

Debbie

Dick Bright

Bank Manager

David Michael Silverman

SWAT Officer Jennings

Denis Arndt

Capt. Frank Solis

Carmen Ejogo

Ronnie Tate

Nino Degennaro

Repoman

Themes & keywords

sniperpolicesan francisco, californialiberation of hostagehostage-takingpersuasionrevengegunfighturban settingracial slurjewel thiefhostage negotiatornegotiation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Metro in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Metro on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Metro on Netflix?+

Metro is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Metro?+

Metro has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Metro?+

Metro stars Eddie Murphy, Kim Miyori, Art Evans, James Carpenter and Michael Rapaport.

When did Metro come out?+

Metro is a 1997 movie directed by Thomas Carter.

What genre is Metro?+

Metro is Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Metro?+

Metro was directed by Thomas Carter.