Green Card (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Green Card is a 1991 comedy drama directed by Peter Weir, starring Gérard Depardieu and Andie MacDowell. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $29.9 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Green Card About?
The premise of Green Card without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A diverse group of people from the Caribbean travel to America, each chasing the promise of a better life and the opportunity to obtain a coveted green card. Their individual stories intertwine, creating a humorous and touching exploration of hope, dreams, and the challenges of immigration. The film portrays their experiences with both comedic and dramatic moments, showcasing the vibrant culture and resilient spirit of those seeking a new beginning.
Green Card Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- green card marriage
- fake marriage
- love
- green card
- marriage of convenience
- greenhouse
- immigration
- curious neighbor
- playing piano
- selfie
- two word title
- frenchman abroad
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- sham marriage
- man
- romantic comedy
- f rated
- oath
- city park
- machete
- dancing
- pretending
- camera
- brassiere
- nylons
- photo album
- pianist
- watching tv
- gardner
- friendship
- lawyer
- waiter
- busker
- drummer
- subway
- sheet music
- wedding ring
- investigation
- tape recorder
- husband wife relationship
- bureaucracy
- photography
- father daughter relationship
- record player
- interview
- reference to wolfgang amadeus mozart
- mother daughter relationship
- male female relationship
- inter cultural
- new york city
- manhattan new york city
Green Card Cast
Gérard Depardieu leads the cast, with Andie MacDowell. Directed by Peter Weir.
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Director Peter Weir
More from Peter Weir
More films directed by Peter Weir, best-rated first: The Truman Show, Black Rain, Dead Poets Society and Picnic at Hanging Rock.
Green Card Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Green Card 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 61% User score
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Green Card Plot Summary
What happens in Green Card from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Brontë Parrish, a horticulturalist and environmentalist, enters into a Green Card marriage with Georges Fauré, an undocumented immigrant from France, so he may stay in the United States. She uses her fake marriage credentials to rent the apartment of her dreams. After moving in, to explain his absence, she tells the doorman and neighbors he is conducting musical research in Africa.
Full summary
The whole story of Green Card, scene by scene
Green Card Box Office
Green Card grossed $29.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.9M
- US & Canada
- $29.9M
Green Card Awards & Nominations
Green Card won 1 award from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1991, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win5 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Screenplay – Peter Weir
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Golden Globes 1991 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Gérard Depardieu
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Andie MacDowell
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Oscars 1991 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – Peter Weir
Green Card Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Green Card.
How Well Do You Know Green Card?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actress portrays Brontë Parrish in the film?
Cars in Green Card
36 cars on screen, including the 1978 Buick Regal and the 1972 Checker Taxicab.
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1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Green Card Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Zöldkártya” and “Zöld kártya”.
- Also known as
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- Zöldkártya
- Zöld kártya
- Matrimonio de conveniencia
- 綠咕情緣
- 绿卡情缘
- Green Card - Scheinehe mit Hindernissen
- 绿卡
- Green Card - Matrimonio di convenienza
- Вид на жительство
- Casamento por Conveniência
- Zelená karta
- גרין קארד
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- Yeşil Kart
- Зелена карта
- Green Card: Passaporte Para o Amor
- 그린 카드
- Gifta på låtsas
- グリーン・カード
- Πράσινη Κάρτα
- Carte verte
- สะกิดหัวใจรัก
- Zielona karta
- Зелена картка
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Green Card FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Green Card, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Green Card?
Green Card runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Green Card released?
Green Card was released on January 11, 1991.
Who directed Green Card?
Green Card was directed by Peter Weir.
More films by Peter Weir Who is in the cast of Green Card?
Green Card stars Gérard Depardieu and Andie MacDowell.
How much did Green Card make at the box office?
Green Card grossed $29.9 million worldwide.
How is Green Card rated?
Green Card has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 58 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
What awards did Green Card win?
Green Card won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1991.
Does Green Card have a post-credit scene?
No. Green Card has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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