Movie

Metropolitan

“Finally... A film about the downwardly mobile.”

★ 7.0(183)19901h 39m

Metropolitan is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Metropolitan

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Good to know

Director: Whit Stillman
Release date: 1990-08-03
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $2,900,000
Budget: $225,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Westerly Films

Metropolitan — trailer

About Metropolitan

Metropolitan is a 1990 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Whit Stillman, starring Edward Clements, Chris Eigeman and Taylor Nichols. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 183 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Metropolitan in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A radical student is adopted by a group of young New Yorkers, serves as a catalyst to alter his and their lives. Gathering in a Manhattan apartment, the group of friends meet to discuss social mobility, Fourier's socialism and play bridge in their cocoon of upper-class society - until they are joined by a man with a critical view of their way of life.

Cast

Edward Clements

Tom Townsend

Chris Eigeman

Nick Smith

Taylor Nichols

Charlie Black

Carolyn Farina

Audrey Rouget

Isabel Gillies

Cynthia McLean

Dylan Hundley

Sally Fowler

Allison Parisi

Jane Clarke

Bryan Leder

Fred Neff

Will Kempe

Rick Von Sloneker

Ellia Thompson

Serena Slocum

Stephen Uys

Victor Lemley

Roger W. Kirby

Man at Bar

Themes & keywords

new york cityupper classphilosophymanhattan, new york citydebutantesocialite partyyoung adult

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Metropolitan in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Metropolitan on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Metropolitan on Netflix?+

Metropolitan is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max.

How long is Metropolitan?+

Metropolitan has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Metropolitan?+

Metropolitan stars Edward Clements, Chris Eigeman, Taylor Nichols, Carolyn Farina and Isabel Gillies.

When did Metropolitan come out?+

Metropolitan is a 1990 movie directed by Whit Stillman.

What genre is Metropolitan?+

Metropolitan is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Metropolitan?+

Metropolitan was directed by Whit Stillman.