Metropolitan
"Finally... A film about the downwardly mobile."
Originally released in 1990. Metropolitan is a comedy/drama film. directed by Whit Stillman.
Starring Edward Clements, Chris Eigeman, and Taylor Nichols
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (175 votes)
Budget
$225K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.9M
12.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward Clements
as Tom Townsend
Chris Eigeman
as Nick Smith
Taylor Nichols
as Charlie Black
Carolyn Farina
as Audrey Rouget
Isabel Gillies
as Cynthia McLean
Dylan Hundley
as Sally Fowler
Allison Parisi
as Jane Clarke
Bryan Leder
as Fred Neff
Will Kempe
as Rick Von Sloneker
Ellia Thompson
as Serena Slocum
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $225,000
- Revenue
- $2,900,000
Production Companies
- Westerly Films
- Allagash Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metropolitan about?
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 mobi...
Who directed Metropolitan?
Metropolitan was directed by Whit Stillman.
How long is Metropolitan?
Metropolitan has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Metropolitan released?
Metropolitan was released on August 3, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Metropolitan?
The main cast of Metropolitan includes Edward Clements, Chris Eigeman, Taylor Nichols, Carolyn Farina, Isabel Gillies.
Is Metropolitan worth watching?
Metropolitan has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 175 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.