Metroland is a 1997 film starring Christian Bale and Emily Watson. It was directed by Philip Saville and written by Adrian Hodges, based on the 1980 novel by Julian Barnes. Mark Knopfler wrote the score for soundtrack, supplemented by some additional tracks appropriate to the the period depicted.

After ten years absence Toni (Lee Ross (I)), Chris's (Bale, Christian) best friend, suddenly reappears in London to bring chaos and doubt into Chris's calm, tranquil, slightly boring, predictable life. Chris starts to remember his carefree youth as a photographer in Paris when he lived with and enjoyed a torrid affair with Annick (Zylberstein, Elsa). It was also in Paris that he first met and fell in love with Marion (Watson, Emily). The temptations and pressure exerted on Chris by Toni to return to their former carefree life of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll soon starts to have an impact on Chris's marriage. He starts to question his values, his lifestyle choices and his relationship with Marion and even suspects her of starting an affair with Toni whom she dislikes! Eventually circumstances come to a head and Chris is forced to decide whether to follow Toni back to the hedonistic, irresponsible life of his youth or face the harsh realities of the present and stay with Marion. Written by Mark Smith

Based on the novel by Julian Barnes, METROLAND follows the story of two best friends as they discover lust and love in their youth. One friend becomes married with children, while the other remains single, cynical and idealistic. Written by Harrison