Life in a Metro
“One City. Countless Emotions.”
A group of Mumbai up-and-comers search for love and struggle for success in this ensemble drama that centers on an eager young call centre executive.
Where to watch Life in a Metro in United States
NetflixClick a service to open Life in a Metro there. Availability last verified on July 8, 2026.
Where is Life in a Metro streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix | — |
| India | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix | — |
| Canada | Netflix | — |
| Australia | Netflix | — |
| Germany | Netflix | — |
| France | Netflix | — |
| Spain | Netflix | — |
| Brazil | Netflix | — |
| Japan | Netflix | — |
About Life in a Metro
Life in a Metro is a 2007 Hindi-language drama and romance film directed by Anurag Basu. The cast is led by Kay Kay Menon, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Konkona Sen Sharma. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
Life in a Metro was produced by UTV Motion Pictures and made in India. It was released on May 11, 2007, and carries a A certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Anurag Basu
- Writers
- Anurag Basu
- Release date
- May 11, 2007
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- A
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- UTV Motion Pictures
Life in a Metro cast & crew
Life in a Metro was directed by Anurag Basu and written by Anurag Basu.
The cast features Kay Kay Menon as Ranjeet Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty Kundra as Shikha Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma as Shruti Ghosh, Irrfan Khan as Debu, Shiney Ahuja as Akash Sharma, and Sharman Joshi as Rahul.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pritam Chakraborty, cinematography is by Bobby Singh, and it was produced by Ronnie Screwvala.
Is Life in a Metro worth watching?
Life in a Metro holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 91 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Life in a Metro is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Life in a Metro
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Cast of Life in a Metro
Kay Kay Menon
Ranjeet Kapoor
Shilpa Shetty Kundra
Shikha Kapoor
Konkona Sen Sharma
Shruti Ghosh
Irrfan Khan
Debu
Shiney Ahuja
Akash Sharma
Sharman Joshi
Rahul
Kangana Ranaut
Neha
Dharmendra
Amol
Manoj Pahwa
Doctor
Nafisa Ali
Vaijanti
Vicky Ahuja
Gupta
Ashwin Mushran
Shruti's Boss
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Life in a Metro — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Life in a Metro in United States?
Life in a Metro is streaming on Netflix in United States.
▸Is Life in a Metro on Netflix?
Yes — Life in a Metro is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Life in a Metro in?
Life in a Metro is originally in Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Life in a Metro?
Life in a Metro runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
▸What is Life in a Metro rated?
Life in a Metro is rated A. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 91 ratings.
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