Green Dragon (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2001, Green Dragon is a drama film directed by Timothy Linh Bui, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. A tale about Vietnamese refugees sent to an orientation camp on the Camp Pendleton Marine Base in California, 'Green Dragon' focuses on a young boy and his sister. Set in 1975, the film chronicles the stories told to the two children by other refugees in the camp and of Tai Tran, who dares to introduce himself to Sergeant Jim Lance. In developing a relationship with Lance, Tran is able to improve
Who’s in it. Green Dragon stars Patrick Swayze as Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance, Forest Whitaker as Addie, Duong Don as Tai Tran and Hiep Thi Le as Thuy Hoa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Green Dragon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Green Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Green Dragon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Green Dragon (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Green Dragon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Green Dragon worth watching?
- Green Dragon holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Green Dragon?
- Green Dragon stars Patrick Swayze, Forest Whitaker, Duong Don, Hiep Thi Le and Billinjer C. Tran.
- When was Green Dragon released?
- Green Dragon was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.