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Green Book

2018·Movie
2h 10min·PG-13

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Inspired by a True Friendship.

Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
Heartwarming Buddy Road TripHistorical Race Relations DramaBiographical True StoryCharismatic Lead PerformancesPeriod Piece NostalgiaSocial Commentary on SegregationCross-Cultural FriendshipFeel-Good Dramedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Green Book

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Green Book legally?

Green Book is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Green Book worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Green Book rated?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Green Book?

2 h 10 min

Green Book runs 2 h 10 min.

Is Green Book based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Green Book?

Critics73
Audiences85

Not quite. Audiences rate Green Book higher (85) than critics (73). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Green Book a box office hit?

Budget$23 million
Box office$322 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $23 million to make and earned $322 million worldwide, 14.0 times its budget.

What language is Green Book in?

EnglishItalianRussian

It was made in English, with some Italian, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Green Book?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Green Book in 91 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Green Book use?

Fisticuff-Provoking Comment"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueBig EaterThe DandyBilingual BackfireScrew This, I'm Out of Here!Twofer Token MinorityForeign QueasineHyper-Competent SidekickDefrosting Ice QueenMen Are UnculturedBased on a True Storyand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for Green Book, including Fisticuff-Provoking Comment, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Big Eater.