Subway Stories
“Every ride is as unpredictable as the city itself.”
Synopsis
An anthology of 10 stories depicting real-life incidents of subway riders in New York City, which range from compassion and love to violence and loss.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Subway Stories trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-28
Top Cast
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Sarita Choudhury
Humera (segment "Honey-Getter")
Anne Heche
Pregnant Girl (segment "Manhattan Miracle")
Taral Hicks
Woman with Flowers (segment "Sax Cantor Riff")
Gregory Hines
Jack (segment "Manhattan Miracle")
Danny Hoch
Edward (segment "Honey-Getter")
Israel Horovitz
Older Man (segment "The Listeners")
Bonnie Hunt
Fern McDermott (segment "Fern's Heart of Darkness")
Bill Irwin
Bill Irwin (segment "Subway Car from Hell")
Christine Lahti
Red Shoe Woman (segment "The Red Shoes")
Denis Leary
Wheelchair Man (segment "The Red Shoes")
Michael McGlone
John T. (segment "Love on the A Train")
Ajay Naidu
Prashant (segment "Honey-Getter")
KRS-One
Vendor (segment "Subway Car from Hell")
Rosie Perez
The Girl (segment "Love on the A Train")
Michael Rapaport
Jake (segment "The Listeners")
Mercedes Ruehl
Leyla (segment "Underground")
Jerry Stiller
Old Man (segment "The 5:24")
Lili Taylor
Belinda (segment "The Listeners")
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Balaban, Patricia Benoit, Julie Dash, Jonathan Demme, Ted Demme, Abel Ferrara, Alison Maclean, Craig McKay, Lucas Platt, Seth Zvi Rosenfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Brooks, John Guare, Lynn Grossman, Angela Todd, Seth Zvi Rosenfeld, Albert Innaurato, Danny Hoch, Julie Dash, Marla Hanson, Joe Viola
- Original Score
- Mecca Bodega
- Original Title
- Subway Stories
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- HBO, Clinica Estetico, Ten in a Car Productions, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Balaban, Patricia Benoit, Julie Dash, Jonathan Demme, Ted Demme, Abel Ferrara, Alison Maclean, Craig McKay, Lucas Platt, Seth Zvi Rosenfeld
Adam Brooks, John Guare, Lynn Grossman, Angela Todd, Seth Zvi Rosenfeld, Albert Innaurato, Danny Hoch, Julie Dash, Marla Hanson, Joe Viola
Mecca Bodega
Tom Hurwitz, Anthony Jannelli, Ken Kelsch, Adam Kimmel
Angelo Corrao, Andy Keir, Elizabeth Kling
Jonathan Demme, Rosie Perez, Edward Saxon, Richard Guay, Valerie Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Balaban
Director
Patricia Benoit
Director
Julie Dash
Director
Jonathan Demme
Director
Ted Demme
Director
Abel Ferrara
Director
Alison Maclean
Director
Craig McKay
Director
Lucas Platt
Director
Seth Zvi Rosenfeld
Director
Ed Check
Production Design
Mecca Bodega
Original Music Composer
Jeff Ward
Stunt Coordinator
Adam Brooks
Writer
John Guare
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Subway Stories
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Subway Stories about?
An anthology of 10 stories depicting real-life incidents of subway riders in New York City, which range from compassion and love to violence and loss.
Who directed Subway Stories?
Subway Stories was directed by Bob Balaban, Patricia Benoit, Julie Dash, Jonathan Demme, Ted Demme, Abel Ferrara, Alison Maclean, Craig McKay, Lucas Platt, Seth Zvi Rosenfeld.
Who stars in Subway Stories?
The principal cast of Subway Stories includes Sarita Choudhury, Anne Heche, Taral Hicks, Gregory Hines, Danny Hoch.
When was Subway Stories released and how long is it?
Subway Stories was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Subway Stories?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Subway Stories was composed by Mecca Bodega.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Subway Stories?
Subway Stories holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).