Green Card
"The story of two people who got married, met and then fell in love."
Originally released in 1990. Green Card is a comedy/romance film. directed by Peter Weir.
Starring Gérard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, and Bebe Neuwirth
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (519 votes)
Budget
$12.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$29.9M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Gérard Depardieu
as Georges Faure
Andie MacDowell
as Brontë Mitchell Faure
Bebe Neuwirth
as Lauren Adler
Gregg Edelman
as Phil
Robert Prosky
as Brontë's Lawyer
Jessie Keosian
as Mrs. Bird
Ethan Phillips
as Mr. Gorsky
Mary Louise Wilson
as Mrs. Sheehan
Lois Smith
as Brontë's Mother
Conrad McLaren
as Brontë's Father
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,500,000
- Revenue
- $29,888,235
Production Companies
- Rio
- UGC
- DD Productions
- Sédif Productions
- Greencard Productions
- Lam Ping
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Card 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 expir...
Who directed Green Card?
Green Card was directed by Peter Weir.
How long is Green Card?
Green Card has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Green Card released?
Green Card was released on December 23, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Green Card?
The main cast of Green Card includes Gérard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, Bebe Neuwirth, Gregg Edelman, Robert Prosky.
Is Green Card worth watching?
Green Card has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 519 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.