Metroland
“It's not a place, it's a state of mind.”
Synopsis
In late-1970s suburban London, Chris and Marion have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predictable middle-class existence. Chris receives an unexpected visit from his free-spirited friend Toni, a reunion that reminds him of a more carefree time in 1960s Paris. Now, with lingering doubts about his marriage bubbling up, Chris must make the choice between revisiting his youthful abandon with Toni or facing the here and now with Marion.
Top Cast
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Christian Bale
Chris
Emily Watson
Marion
Lee Ross
Toni
Elsa Zylberstein
Annick
John Wood
The Retired Commuter
Bill Thomas
Middle-Aged Commuter
Lucy Speed
Punk Girl
Boris Terral
Jacques
Ifan Meredith
Mickey
Jonathan Aris
Dave
Amanda Ryan
Joanna
Rufus
Henri
Brian Protheroe
Woody
Mark Chapman
Tennis Player (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 9, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Hodges, Julian Barnes
- Original Score
- Mark Knopfler
- Original Title
- Metroland
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- MACT Productions, Arts Council of England, Blue Horizon Productions, Eurimages, European Co-production Fund, Filmanía S.L., BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
Adrian Hodges, Julian Barnes
Mark Knopfler
Jean-François Robin, Paul Englefield
Greg Miller
John Wyn Evans, Andrew Bendel, Martine De Clermont-Tonnerre
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Saville
Director
Adrian Hodges
Writer
Greg Miller
Editor
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Jean-François Robin
Director of Photography
Don Taylor
Production Design
Andrew Bendel
Producer
Tom Delmar
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Knopfler
Original Music Composer
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 adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metroland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Metroland about?
In late-1970s suburban London, Chris and Marion have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predictable middle-class existence. Chris receives an unexpected visit from his free-spirited friend Toni, a reunion that reminds him of a more carefree time in 1960s Paris. Now, with lingering doubts about his marriage bubbling up, Chris must make the choice between revisiting his youthful abandon with Toni or facing the here and now with Marion.
Who directed Metroland?
Metroland was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in Metroland?
The principal cast of Metroland includes Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Lee Ross, Elsa Zylberstein, John Wood.
When was Metroland released and how long is it?
Metroland was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Metroland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Metroland was composed by Mark Knopfler.
Is Metroland based on a book or true story?
Metroland is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Julian Barnes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Metroland?
Metroland holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).