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Green and Gold

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Green and Gold

Released Jan 31

1h 43m

Drama

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Foreclosure looms over Wisconsin dairy farmer Buck (Craig T. Nelson). With mounting debt and the land his family has cultivated for four generations at risk, Buck refuses to give up his legacy without a fight. Buck's granddaughter (Madison Lawlor) works alongside him but dreams of a career in music. Her aspirations are fanned by an emerging friendship with a famous musician (Brandon Sklenar), but chasing her dreams might take her far from the farm. With time running out, Buck places a daring Super Bowl bet on his beloved Green Bay Packers, risking it all to save everything he holds dear.

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Critics Consensus

Weaving its scrappy underdog story with subtle spiritual undertones, Green and Gold doesn't glitter with originality but does an honest day's work as a likable family film.

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Joe Leydon

Variety

Very little of what happens in “Green and Gold” can accurately be described as surprising.

Feb 1, 2025

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

Something of a shaggy dog story “inspired by true events,” according to a title card, that aims to pull at our heartstrings.

Jan 31, 2025

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Even those of us who bleed Navy blue and burnt orange can embrace the messaging and the spirit of “Green and Gold.”

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 31, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

You don't have to be a Green Bay Packers fan or even a sports fan to enjoy Green and Gold. This drama has solid acting in telling a heartfelt story about a farm family who makes an unusual bet in order to save the farm from foreclosure.

Feb 22, 2025

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

There's a lot to enjoy in this love letter to rural America, which offers a familiar story of generational change and features two strong lead actors.

Feb 12, 2025

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M.N. Miller

InSession Film

Lindwall’s film is an engrossing working-class story about faith, farming, and football—a love letter to those who pride themselves on being salt-of-the-earth.

Rated: B-

Feb 5, 2025

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Ron B

It was a simple movie of struggling life for small farmers. It was well acted and a beautiful story of the hardship amid seeing it as a lifestyle and taking care of nature and helping people. My father-in-law was such a farmer and though its hard it has rewards if you love the land and making things happen. I had gotten impression somehow that this story was and Packers part was reality based, but it isn't. Doesn't change my view of the movie. Probably won't be liked by people who like action over substance. Lot of nice moments in the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/05/25

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William Bradshaw

It was well portrayed and directed. Great characters for the actors.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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Wheels

It was entertaining, good acting, heartwarming but a bit slow. The short explaining the making of the movie, which was shown about 10 min. before the movie started was interesting.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/25

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Grayzone

Realistic, a real touching story. Felt authentic, genuine. Wonderful performances in a cast that wasn't totally familiar to me beyond Craig T. Nelson. The decision to filming the movie on location in Door County, Wisconsin, was crucial to making this movie a great one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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Brenda Z

Excellent work telling the story of Wisconsin dairy lifestyle and local culture. Authentic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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Kate D

Fantastic movie ! So close to home ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Anders Lindwall

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Craig T. Nelson

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Brandon Sklenar

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M. Emmet Walsh

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Madison Lawlor

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Charlie Berens

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Synopsis

Foreclosure looms over Wisconsin dairy farmer Buck (Craig T. Nelson). With mounting debt and the land his family has cultivated for four generations at risk, Buck refuses to give up his legacy without a fight. Buck's granddaughter (Madison Lawlor) works alongside him but dreams of a career in music. Her aspirations are fanned by an emerging friendship with a famous musician (Brandon Sklenar), but chasing her dreams might take her far from the farm. With time running out, Buck places a daring Super Bowl bet on his beloved Green Bay Packers, risking it all to save everything he holds dear.

Director: Anders Lindwall
Producer: Anders Lindwall, Davin Lindwall, Aaron Boyd
Screenwriter: Anders Lindwall, Steven Shafer, Michael Graf, Missy Mareau Garcia
Distributor: Fathom Events
Production Co: Childe
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 31, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2025
Runtime: 1h 43m

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