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Green Book

2018Movie2 h 10 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic698.0Rotten Tomatoes77%92%

A nostalgic, wholesome drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Buddy Road Trip
  • Historical Race Relations Drama
  • Biographical True Story
  • Charismatic Lead Performances
  • Period Piece Nostalgia
  • Social Commentary on Segregation
  • Cross-Cultural Friendship
  • Feel-Good Dramedy

Cast

24 of 55

Crew

Directed by
Peter Farrelly
Written by
Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga, Brian Hayes Currie
Produced by
Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga, Brian Hayes Currie
Music by
Kris Bowers

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Facts

November 16, 2018 · 2 h 10 min · PG-13

Released
November 16, 2018
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Russian
Made in
United States
Budget
$23 million
Box office
$322 million
Available in
92 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Fisticuff-Provoking Comment, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Big Eater +9

  • Fisticuff-Provoking Comment
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Big Eater
  • The Dandy
  • Bilingual Backfire
  • Screw This, I'm Out of Here!
  • Twofer Token Minority
  • Foreign Queasine
  • Hyper-Competent Sidekick
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Men Are Uncultured
  • Based on a True Story

12 of 78 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Green Book?"

Questions about Green Book

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Green Book?

Netflix

In the United States, Green Book streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is Green Book worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 69). Audiences rate it higher (85 out of 100) than critics (73).

Is Green Book okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Green Book make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Green Book plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 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 tropes for it, including Fisticuff-Provoking Comment, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, and Big Eater.