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Green Book

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
469K
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POPULARITY
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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.
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A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
469K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
642
172
  • 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
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    • 1.7KUser reviews
    • 423Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #133
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 59 wins & 124 nominations total

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    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in Green Book (2018)
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    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)

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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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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Upon the film's release, the Shirley family stated that Tony and Doc were not friends, they had "an employer-employee relationship". In January 2019, audio recordings of an interview with Don Shirley emerged in which he stated, "I trusted him implicitly... You see... not only was [Tony] my driver, we never had an employer/employee relationship. You don't have time for that bullshit. My life is in this man's hands!... So you've got to be friendly with one another."
    • 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 reviews1.7K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Respect demands respect
    A very inspiring film. I walked out of the cinema feeling like there is good even in the unlikeliest of people. The dialogue was well written, and the main characters were equally as loveable. Viggo Mortensens acting was only overshadowed by that of Mahershala Ali, whose portrayal of an educated african-american man living in 1960's america was both heartwrenching and absolutely hilarious. While Mortensen stood for most of the comic relief, I found myself laughing the hardest from Ali's deadpan deliveries through the character of Dr. Shirley.

    The story of a black man who struggles to gain the respect of his fellow african-americans, while simultaneously resisting and pulling at the roots of the racism and oppression which keeps him from being as successful as the americans and europeans who should be his equals by all measures musical and educational.

    While the story and plot left little to be desired. I felt one or two jokes were shoe-horned in and would have been better discarded. The visual tone was fitting to the film, but the camerawork was nothing out of the ordinary. Not all films call for out-of-this-world originality in all marks however. And this film allows the audience to focus on what is really important.
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    • Jan 15, 2019

    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
      • Cẩm Nang Xanh
    • 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
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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