Green Card

PG-13

Released Dec 23, 1990

1 hr. 48 min.

Romance

Comedy

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59%

32 Reviews

Tomatometer

50%

25,000+ Ratings

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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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Iman R

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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andrea m

Underrated rom-com from the great Weir with a gorgeous MacDowell and a magnetic Depardieu. Sure the movie has its flaws, but the photography delivers some genius shots, and the screenplay is just brilliant: many times the director has you biting you fingernails, then lowers the tension only to deliver a hard blow. The ending is also unpredictable and bittersweet enough to leave you grinning.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

Charming ,yet predictable romantic comedy enlightened by Depardieu magnetism . Pleasant and soothing

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Liam D

Peter Weir (The Last Wave, Gallipoli) most lighthearted movie with a great Oscar nominated Screenplay, fantastic performances and underrated score by Hans Zimmer (DOA: Dead or Alive, The Zero Boys)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/28/21

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Audience Member

Charming and funny romcom! Also a great NY movie, for everyone who loves the city. Andie MacDowell and Gerard Depardieu have great chemistry. Overall a lovely film. And you'll laugh a lot!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Peter Weir

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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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Sheila Benson

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[A]n effortlessly engaging love story whose ace in the hole is the almost indecent magnetism of Gerard Depardieu.

Jan 23, 2019

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Mat Snow

Empire Magazine

It's funny, sweet - and utterly lop-sided.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 23, 2019

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

The movie is just pleasing enough to make you wish there were more to it.

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

This is depressing. [Full review in Spanish]

Jan 20, 2023

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David Nusair

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...a deliberate yet mostly compelling endeavor...

Rated: 3/4

Jul 13, 2022

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Ralph Novak

People Magazine

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.

Jan 23, 2019

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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
Executive Producer: Edward S. Feldman
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures
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
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo, Dolby SR

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