The Big Green (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1995, The Big Green is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Holly Goldberg Sloan, running about 100 minutes. “The biggest kick of the year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a depressed Texas town, British foreign exchange teacher Anna attempts to inject some life into her hopeless kids by introducing them to soccer. They're terrible at first, but Anna and her football-hero assistant whip them into shape. As they work overtime, the pair help kids build their self-esteem and also get involved in solving family squabbles.
Who’s in it. The Big Green stars Olivia d'Abo as Anna Mongomery, Steve Guttenberg as Tom Palmer, Bug Hall as Newt Shaw and John Terry as Edwin V. Douglas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Big Green has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Green page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Green tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Green (1995)?
- In US, The Big Green is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Green worth watching?
- The Big Green holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Green?
- The Big Green stars Olivia d'Abo, Steve Guttenberg, Bug Hall, John Terry and Jessica Robertson.
- When was The Big Green released?
- The Big Green was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.