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Green Card (1990)

“The story of two people who got married, met and then fell in love.”

6.1/10 · 550 votes 1h 48m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#56 of 69 films from 1990 #2152 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Peter Weir · Written by Peter Weir

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Overview

Urban horticulturalist Brontë Mitchell has her eye on a gorgeous apartment, but the building's board will rent it only to a married couple. Georges Fauré, a waiter from France whose visa is expiring, needs to marry an American woman to stay in the country. Their marriage of convenience turns into a burden when they must live together to allay the suspicions of the immigration service, as the polar opposites grate on each other's nerves.

Cast

Gérard Depardieuas Georges Faure
Andie MacDowellas Brontë Mitchell Faure
Bebe Neuwirthas Lauren Adler
Gregg Edelmanas Phil
Robert Proskyas Brontë's Lawyer
Jessie Keosianas Mrs. Bird
Ethan Phillipsas Mr. Gorsky
Mary Louise Wilsonas Mrs. Sheehan
Lois Smithas Brontë's Mother
Conrad McLarenas Brontë's Father
Ronald Guttmanas Anton
Stephen Pearlmanas Mr. Adler
Victoria Boothbyas Mrs. Adler
Ann Wedgeworthas Party Guest

Facts

Release dateDecember 23, 1990
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$12,500,000
Box office$29,888,235 (2.4× budget)
IMDbtt0099699

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Questions

How long is Green Card?
Green Card runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Green Card worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 550 votes, which places it #56 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 20%) and #2152 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Green Card?
Green Card was directed by Peter Weir. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dead Poets Society (1989), The Truman Show (1998), Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975).
Who stars in Green Card?
Gérard Depardieu as Georges Faure; Andie MacDowell as Brontë Mitchell Faure; Bebe Neuwirth as Lauren Adler; Gregg Edelman as Phil; Robert Prosky as Brontë's Lawyer; Jessie Keosian as Mrs. Bird.
What is Green Card rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Green Card?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10789.

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