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Gérard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, Bebe Neuwirth, Gregg Edelman, Robert Prosky ... see more see more... , Jessie Keosian , Ethan Phillips , Mary Louise Wilson , Lois Smith , Conrad McLaren , Ronald Guttman , Danny Dennis , Stephen Pearlman , Victoria Boothby , Ann Wedgeworth , Stefan Schnabel , Anne Shropshire , Simon Jones , Arthur Anderson , Rick Aviles , Clint Chin , Emily Cho , Ann Dowd , Francis Dumaurier , Ed Feldman , Jeb Handwerger , Malachy McCourt , Christian Mulot , Abdoulaye N'Gom , Novella Nelson , Michele Nevirs , Chris Odo , Conrad Roberts , John Scanlan , Vasek Simek , John Spencer , Michael David Tanney , Larry Wright , Ernesto Gasco , Sarah Essex

Green Card fuses the template of a light romantic comedy with a classic fish-out-of-water scenario. In order to retain her beautiful rent-controlled Manhattan apartment, a beautiful, socially-consciou... read more read more...s American woman (Andie MacDowell) has to be married, so she decides to marry a burly French composer (Gerard Depardieu), who is eager to earn a green card so he can stay and work in America. After the marriage, the couple doesn't live together, but when the government's Immigration agents begin to investigate the pair, they are forced to put up a charade to convince the authorities that they are truly in love. Of course, the charade eventually becomes reality. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 48 min.

Directed by: Peter Weir

Release Date: December 25, 1990

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DVD Release Date: March 4, 2003

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  • thmtsang
    April 12, 2008
    thmtsang
    A French man marries a US stranger to get a green card. Good cast.
  • garyX
    December 18, 2006
    garyX
    Unconvincing, unfunny and completely devoid of charm. Even by Hollywood rom-com standards.
  • fb100002343630392
    July 13, 2011
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    a charmingly funny and enjoyable comedy that is entirley irresistable, entertaining, and has lots of fun. A+
  • merlynsprankling
    September 2, 2009
    merlynsprankling
    The movie was directed by Australian Peter Weir, who tailored the role of Georges Faure to French actor Gerard Depardieu, his first English-language film, with ex-model Andie MacDowell who began building a film career for herself from the mid-1980's on.

    MacDowell plays the Ne... read morew York biologist Bronte Parrish who is determined to rent a delightful, old apartment that is reserved for married couples only. Depardieu, whose portrayal of French composer Faure, applies for a Green Card to allow him to work in the United States. To put it bluntly, he needs to marry an American to get legal residency. Hence, an arranged wedding between Bronte and Georges swiftly ensue, although they still want to go their separate ways. The couple come to the attention of the Immigration Authorities, however, and so now feel obliged to live together, which cause all sorts of complications.

    To prepare for inquisitorial interviews, the two of them concoct a shared past, tell each other about their childhood and place holiday photos around the apartment. They fall in love to each other, although he is eventually deported.

    A happy ending is merely postponed but not cancelled.
  • SunilJawahir
    April 4, 2009
    SunilJawahir
    Really cute and I really like that they use real life questions for the citizenship test.
  • MightySparks
    December 20, 2008
    MightySparks
    Like I always say, I hate romantic comedies/romance movies and so generally expect rubbish. I enjoyed this though, much to my surprise. Someone on the IMDb forum said that the only people who like this think that Gerard Depardieu is attractive, so I would like to point out to thi... read mores probably 15 year old, that I think both he and Andie McDowell are ugly and extremely annoying. Especially Andie McDowell, she seriously pees me off.
  • jimbotender
    October 3, 2008
    jimbotender
    I thought once during the film "didn't they produce films like this"?I was right some weeks later when Accidental Tourist came in.OK,it's an alternative story than Kasdan's previous film,I admit it though,I only saw it for Weir's sake.It's simply irrational the fact he gave up th... read moree vision in his head to embark on a...romantic comedy.Sure,it was good up to a point,Depardieu on his last great roles,the tackiness was obviously there and it's for no reason a Meg Ryan stupid flick or sappy bubblegum but the idea didn't evolve.
  • ileo
    January 2, 2008
    ileo
    Great movie.
  • kit85
    December 25, 2006
    kit85
    Sweet and gentle but not sickly so - a superior film of its genre.
  • fb68600877
    April 29, 2012
    fb68600877
    Amusing comedy with a charming lead (Gerard Depardieu) and Andie MacDowell, who always seems to play women who are very difficult to like.

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Critic Reviews

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
August 30, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

An appealing romantic comedy directed by Peter Weir. Full Review

Kevin A. Ranson
July 1, 2004
Kevin A. Ranson, MovieCrypt.com

Stop me if you've heard this one... too late.

James Sanford
August 17, 2003
James Sanford, James Sanford on Film

The story could have been turned into a plastic sitcom, but ... the crackling chemistry between Depardieu and MacDowell gives it considerable charm. Full Review

Ken Hanke
December 1, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Engaging romantic comedy.

Clint Morris
September 17, 2002
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Sickly sweet

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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March 26, 2009
Variety

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Caryn James
May 20, 2003
Caryn James, New York Times

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Peter Travers
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

No review available.

Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

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