Content Warnings
- 🟡 30/100 Brief scene in a strip club with suggestive dancing, no nudity.
- 🟢 10/100 Mild sexual innuendo in dialogue.
- 🟢 20/100 Character smokes a cigarette.
- 🟡 40/100 Characters drink alcohol in a bar.
- 🟡 30/100 Character is offered a drink and accepts.
- 🟡 40/100 Verbal altercation with racial slurs.
- 🟡 60/100 Physical altercation in a bar, punches thrown.
- 🔴 70/100 Character is threatened with a gun.
- 🟢 20/100 Use of the word 'damn'.
- 🟡 30/100 Use of the word 'hell'.
- 🔴 90/100 Use of the N-word in a racially charged context.
- 🟡 40/100 Use of the word 'ass'.
Details for Green Book (2018)
What is the plot of the movie Green Book (2018)?
Green Book is based on the true story of an Italian-American bouncer, Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), who becomes the driver and bodyguard for African-American classical pianist Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) on a concert tour through the racially segregated Deep South in the 1960s. The film explores their unlikely friendship and the challenges they face due to racism and prejudice.
Who directed Green Book (2018)?
Green Book was directed by Peter Farrelly, who is also known for co-directing comedies like Dumb and Dumber and There's Something About Mary. This film marked a departure from his usual comedic style, focusing instead on a dramatic and heartfelt story.
What awards did Green Book (2018) win?
Green Book won several prestigious awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Screenplay.
Why is the movie called Green Book?
The title refers to 'The Negro Motorist Green Book,' a real-life travel guide for African Americans during the era of segregation in the United States. The book listed establishments that were safe for Black travelers, as many places were hostile or outright dangerous due to racial discrimination.
How did Viggo Mortensen prepare for his role as Tony Lip in Green Book?
Viggo Mortensen gained significant weight and studied the mannerisms and accent of Tony Lip to authentically portray the character. He also spent time with Tony Lip's family to better understand his personality and background.
