Green Card (1990) movie poster

Green Card (1990)

"The story of two people who got married, met and then fell in love."
ThumbScore
👍 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 58% (RT: 59%, MC: 58) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomanceDrama

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Director
Runtime
1h 48m
Country
Australia, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (531 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
59%
Metacritic
58
Cast
Gérard Depardieu as Georges Faure
Andie MacDowell as Brontë Mitchell Faure
Bebe Neuwirth as Lauren Adler
Robert Prosky as Brontë's Lawyer
Jessie Keosian as Mrs. Bird
Ethan Phillips as Mr. Gorsky
Mary Louise Wilson as Mrs. Sheehan
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 531 votes. Critics gave it 58%.
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1990 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Green Card is a 1990 comedy, romance, drama film directed by Peter Weir. 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. The film has been rated by 531 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Green Card delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Green Card (1990) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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