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Urban horticulturalist Brontë Mitchell (Andie MacDowell) has her eye on a gorgeous apartment, but the building's board will rent it only to a married couple. Georges Fauré (Gérard Depardieu), 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.
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Sheila Benson Los Angeles Times 01/23/2019
[A]n effortlessly engaging love story whose ace in the hole is the almost indecent magnetism of Gerard Depardieu. Go to Full Review Mat Snow Empire Magazine 01/23/2019
4/5
It's funny, sweet - and utterly lop-sided. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly 09/07/2011
B
The movie is just pleasing enough to make you wish there were more to it. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 01/20/2023
This is depressing. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 07/13/2022
3/4
...a deliberate yet mostly compelling endeavor... Go to Full Review Ralph Novak People Magazine 01/23/2019
Silly and obvious as this romantic comedy is (and its script would have seemed dated in 1942), it might have mustered a considerable charm if Depardieu had been better matched in his first American film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ana D Feb 28 I really dont understand how this movie could get such low ratings. I mean Andie Mac Dowell is not the best actress but Gerard Depardieu cares the charm. And the romantic story is so good. See more Keith H Feb 2 An impossible beginning story line, but totally wonderfully, charming acting by Andie McDowell, whose portrayal of a completely unassuming, kindhearted horticulturist took my breath away with the range of her acting emotions. Gerard's on the other hand were so monochromatic, theirs was a perfectly curious interaction which carried me through a predictable love story with funny, yet terrifying, embarrassingly situations. First time viewed, so sorry we hadn't seen it earlier. One of our favorites See more Toni A 12/14/2024 I just don't understand the ratings. They don't make movies like this anymore! Simply beautiful. See more Iman R 10/29/2023 I saw this when it came out and I was only 12 but even then I knew this film had a true sense of romance and chemistry between the actors that is very special. And I just loved Gerard Depardieu from the moment he appeared in screen. I also found Andy McDowell very convincing even though the critics weren't as impressed. I think it has to do with the sort of snobby character she plays. Later I found out it was directed by Peter Weir and I realized his films were all my favorites growing up, such as Witness, The mosquito coast, dead poets society and Green Card just as much though it definitely did not get near the critical acclaim as the others. I don't know what it is about his films, I guess it's a combination of cinematography, music, pacing and just great genuine performances. I watch all his films repeatedly. I just watched greencard again after about 6 years and it delighted me as much as ever. It brings a smile to my face and butterflies to my stomach. It's just a great romance and fun engaging movie overall. See more 01/02/2022 This was rather cute if somewhat cheesy. I will admit I watched it more for the decor, the garden and all the details in the apartment rather than acting or story. Sort of one those films to watchif you have time and there is nothing on TV See more 01/01/2022 Charming ,yet predictable romantic comedy enlightened by Depardieu magnetism . Pleasant and soothing See more Read all reviews
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Peter Weir

Director

Gérard Depardieu

Georges Faure

Andie MacDowell

Brontë Mitchell Faure

Bebe Neuwirth

Lauren Adler

Gregg Edelman

Phil

Robert Prosky

Brontë's Lawyer

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Synopsis Urban horticulturalist Brontë Mitchell (Andie MacDowell) has her eye on a gorgeous apartment, but the building's board will rent it only to a married couple. Georges Fauré (Gérard Depardieu), 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.
Director
Peter Weir
Producer
Peter Weir
Screenwriter
Peter Weir
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation, DD Productions
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 23, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$29.8M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo, Dolby SR
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