Green Book

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 45/100
Total warning time: 2m 50s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (25s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief scene in a strip club with suggestive dancing, no nudity.
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [01:12:10 - 01:12:20] Mild sexual innuendo in dialogue.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (50s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:30] Character smokes a cigarette.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:05:50 - 01:06:10] Characters drink alcohol in a bar.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:45:20 - 01:45:35] Character is offered a drink and accepts.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (1m 15s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:55:40 - 00:56:10] Verbal altercation with racial slurs.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:20:30 - 01:21:00] Physical altercation in a bar, punches thrown.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:35:15 - 01:35:30] Character is threatened with a gun.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (20s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:25:10 - 00:25:15] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:40:20 - 00:40:25] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:10:05 - 01:10:10] Use of the N-word in a racially charged context.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:30:45 - 01:30:50] Use of the word 'ass'.
Green Book
Year: 2018
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 8.2
Meta Score: 69
Votes: 377884
Gross: 85,080,171
Director: Peter Farrelly
Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco
Overview: 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.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie Green Book (2018)?
A: 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.
Q: Who directed Green Book (2018)?
A: 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.
Q: What awards did Green Book (2018) win?
A: 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 โ€“ Musical or Comedy and Best Screenplay.
Q: Why is the movie called Green Book?
A: 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.
Q: How did Viggo Mortensen prepare for his role as Tony Lip in Green Book?
A: 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.