Green Lantern (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2011, Green Lantern is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Martin Campbell, running about 114 minutes. “In our darkest hour, there will be light.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For centuries, a small but powerful force of warriors called the Green Lantern Corps has sworn to keep intergalactic order. Each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of the first human ever recruited.
Who’s in it. Green Lantern stars Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan / Green Lantern, Blake Lively as Carol Ferris, Peter Sarsgaard as Hector Hammond and Tim Robbins as Senator Hammond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Green Lantern has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $219.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Green Lantern page.
If you liked it. Fans of Green Lantern 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 Green Lantern (2011)?
- In US, Green Lantern is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, 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 Green Lantern worth watching?
- Green Lantern holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Green Lantern?
- Green Lantern stars Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Tim Robbins and Mark Strong.
- When was Green Lantern released?
- Green Lantern was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.