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    Green Book

    • 20182018
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 2h 10min
    IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    409K
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    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in Green Book (2018)
    When Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on "The Green Book" to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans.  Confronted with racism, danger-as well as unexpected humanity and humor-they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime.
    Trailer2:31
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    BiographyComedyDrama

    A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

    • Director
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Writers
      • Nick Vallelonga
      • Brian Hayes Currie
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Stars
      • Viggo Mortensen
      • Mahershala Ali
      • Linda Cardellini
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Writers
      • Nick Vallelonga
      • Brian Hayes Currie
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Stars
      • Viggo Mortensen
      • Mahershala Ali
      • Linda Cardellini
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 418Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Top rated movie #132
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 58 wins & 122 nominations total

    Videos10

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    Trailer 2:31
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    Mahershala Ali of 'Green Book': "No Small Parts"
    Clip 3:58
    Mahershala Ali of 'Green Book': "No Small Parts"
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    Video 3:07
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    Photos269

    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen and Linda Cardellini in Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen, Linda Cardellini, Peter Farrelly, and Mahershala Ali at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen, Linda Cardellini, and Mahershala Ali at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen and Peter Farrelly at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen at an event for Green Book (2018)

    Top cast

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    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Tony Lipas Tony Lip
    Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali
    • Dr. Donald Shirleyas Dr. Donald Shirley
    Linda Cardellini
    Linda Cardellini
    • Doloresas Dolores
    Sebastian Maniscalco
    Sebastian Maniscalco
    • Johnny Venereas Johnny Venere
    Dimiter D. Marinov
    Dimiter D. Marinov
    • Olegas Oleg
    Mike Hatton
    Mike Hatton
    • Georgeas George
    P.J. Byrne
    P.J. Byrne
    • Record Execas Record Exec
    Joe Cortese
    Joe Cortese
    • Gio Loscudoas Gio Loscudo
    Maggie Nixon
    Maggie Nixon
    • Copa Coat Check Girlas Copa Coat Check Girl
    Von Lewis
    Von Lewis
    • Bobby Rydellas Bobby Rydell
    Jon Sortland
    Jon Sortland
    • Rydell Band Leaderas Rydell Band Leader
    Don Stark
    Don Stark
    • Jules Podellas Jules Podell
    Anthony Mangano
    Anthony Mangano
    • Copa Bouncer Dannyas Copa Bouncer Danny
    Paul Sloan
    Paul Sloan
    • Copa Maître D' Carmineas Copa Maître D' Carmine
    Quinn Duffy
    Quinn Duffy
    • Mikey Cerroneas Mikey Cerrone
    Seth Hurwitz
    Seth Hurwitz
    • Johnny Randazzoas Johnny Randazzo
    Hudson Galloway
    • Nick Vallelongaas Nick Vallelonga
    Gavin Lyle Foley
    Gavin Lyle Foley
    • Frankie Vallelongaas Frankie Vallelonga
    • (as Gavin Foley)
    • Director
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Writers
      • Nick Vallelonga
      • Brian Hayes Currie
      • Peter Farrelly
    • All cast & crew
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    Mahershala Ali: From "4400" to 'Green Book'

    Mahershala Ali: From "4400" to 'Green Book'

    Mahershala Ali is perhaps best known for his performances in "House of Cards" and Moonlight, and has been nominated for his second Oscar for Green Book. What other roles has he played?
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    Storyline

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    In 1962, Tony "Tony Lip" Vallelonga, a tough bouncer, is looking for work when his nightclub is closed for renovations. The most promising offer turns out to be the driver for the African-American classical pianist Don Shirley for a concert tour into the Deep South states. Although hardly enthused at working for a black man, Tony accepts the job and they begin their trek armed with The Negro Motorist Green Book, a travel guide for safe travel through America's racial segregation. Together, the snobbishly erudite pianist and the crudely practical bouncer can barely get along with their clashing attitudes to life and ideals. However, as the disparate pair witness and endure America's appalling injustices on the road, they find a newfound respect for each other's talents and start to face them together. In doing so, they would nurture a friendship and understanding that would change both their lives. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Inspired by a True Friendship
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Music
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for thematic content, language including racial epithets, smoking, some violence and suggestive material
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The pizza scene is drawn from real life: Nick Vallelonga said Tony Lip used to order a whole, unsliced pizza pie, fold it, and eat it. Upon hearing the anecdote, Viggo Mortensen insisted they try to fit it into the movie. Peter Farrelly protested, saying there were enough funny eating scenes, but agreed to try it. When the crew burst out laughing, he agreed to leave the scene in.
    • Goofs
      The version of "Lucille" that plays in the car is not the original 1957 recording, but a rerecording Little Richard made for K-Tel in 1976... 14 years after the film is set.
    • Quotes

      Tony Lip: The world's full of lonely people afraid to make the first move.

    • Crazy credits
      The real-life photos (and a few insights into their lives after the events in the movie) of Dr. Donald Shirley and Frank "Tony Lip" Vallelonga are shown before the end credits roll.
    • Connections
      Featured in CTV News at Six Toronto: Episode dated 11 September 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      That Old Black Magic
      Written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer

    User reviews1.6K

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Green Book
    This film proves why movies can be so powerful with a touching, poignant and some times funny story of opposites attract. Enjoyed every moment although it isn't always easy to watch. Mortenson and Ali shine and there are strong supporting roles as well.
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    • Feb 14, 2020

    FAQ3

    • Does Mahershala Ali play the piano? What about when we see all of Mahershala's body, including his hands? He is absolutely mimicking the music we are hearing!

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook (United Kingdom)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Russian
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Green Book: Una amistad sin fronteras
    • Filming locations
      • Houmas House Plantation, Burnside, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Participant
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Innisfree Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $23,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $85,080,171
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $320,429
      • Nov 18, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $321,752,656
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 10min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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