Green Card (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1990, Green Card is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Peter Weir, running about 108 minutes. “The story of two people who got married, met and then fell in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Urban horticulturalist Brontë Mitchell has her eye on a gorgeous apartment, but the building's board will rent it only to a married couple. Georges Fauré, 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.
Who’s in it. Green Card stars Gérard Depardieu as Georges Faure, Andie MacDowell as Brontë Mitchell Faure, Bebe Neuwirth as Lauren Adler and Gregg Edelman as Phil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Green Card has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Green Card page.
If you liked it. Fans of Green Card tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Green Card (1990)?
- In US, Green Card is available to 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 Green Card worth watching?
- Green Card holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Green Card?
- Green Card stars Gérard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, Bebe Neuwirth, Gregg Edelman and Robert Prosky.
- When was Green Card released?
- Green Card was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.