Movie

Subway

“A seductive fable”

★ 6.5(508)19851h 44m

Subway is streaming on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Behind the Tree, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Subway

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Luc Besson
Release date: 1985-04-10
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: French
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Gaumont

Subway — trailer

About Subway

Subway is a 1985 movie in the Action and Thriller genres, directed by Luc Besson, starring Isabelle Adjani, Christopher Lambert and Richard Bohringer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 508 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Subway in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Fred, a raffish safe blower, takes refuge in the Paris Metro after being chased by the henchmen of a shady businessman from whom he has just stolen some documents. While hiding out in the back rooms and conduits of the Metro, Fred encounters a subterranean society of eccentric characters and petty criminals.

Cast

Isabelle Adjani

Helena

Christopher Lambert

Fred

Richard Bohringer

Le Fleuriste

Michel Galabru

Le Commissaire Gesberg

Jean-Hugues Anglade

Le Roller

Jean-Pierre Bacri

Batman

Jean Bouise

Le Chef de Station

Jean Reno

Le Batteur

Jean-Claude Lecas

Robin

Pierre-Ange Le Pogam

Jean

Éric Serra

Le Bassiste

Arthur Simms

Le Chanteur

Themes & keywords

metropolisparis, franceculture clashblackmailsubwaycriminalsocialitepunk band

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Subway in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Subway on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Behind the Tree, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Subway on Netflix?+

Subway is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+.

How long is Subway?+

Subway has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Subway?+

Subway stars Isabelle Adjani, Christopher Lambert, Richard Bohringer, Michel Galabru and Jean-Hugues Anglade.

When did Subway come out?+

Subway is a 1985 movie directed by Luc Besson.

What genre is Subway?+

Subway is Action and Thriller film.

Who directed Subway?+

Subway was directed by Luc Besson.