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When two strangers agree to a marriage of convenience, they think it's going to be hassle-free. But before they know it, the two opposites are faced with more difficulties than most married couples could ever imagine. And worst yet, they may just be falling in love. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Original) Screenplay. Read more

Starring	Gerard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, Robert Prosky, Bebe Neuwirth
Director	Peter Weir
Genres	Comedy, Romance

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- French musician George Faure (Depardieu) needs a green card to work in America; New York horticulturist BrontÃ Parrish... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
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- - 8
  - 0
  entertaining
  
  one of gerard depardieu's earlier films.
  
  he is well contrasted to the lovely andie mcdowell in this romantic comedy.
  
  some super scenes... read more »
  
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  - liverpool,england
  - 01 Sep 2004 at 19:11
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- - 0
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  Green Card
  
  I had already seen this film but knew it was good and needed reminding.
  
  but the DVD was faulty so I did not see all of it.
  
  I like the ... read more »
  
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  - n8
  - 09 Feb 2011 at 13:22
- - 0
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  No, RED card!
  
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  Gérard Depardieu is a former Parisian street kid, who can now play piano like a concert pianist. (Ahem!)
  
  Andie MacDowall is a beautiful, but ... read more »
  
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- - BigMeUp
  - 268 reviews
  - Midlands, UK
  - 19 Mar 2010 at 14:44
- - 0
  - 0
  not bad
  
  This was quite a pleasent film, heart warming and sweet. I hated the ending though, I would have changed the ending! But i suppose its not whatyou expect to ... read more »
  
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- - NatDanWelsh
  - 6 reviews
  - Market Rasen
  - 15 Aug 2009 at 13:37
- - 0
  - 0
  awful ending
  
  fairly bad script and an awful pairing of leads.
  
  it wasn't too bad until 10 minutes from the end where it became completely over the top and ... read more »
  
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  - uk
  - 17 Jul 2009 at 19:03
- - 0
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  Green for go?
  
  Entertaining, amusing and passed the evening.
  
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- - NotMeg
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  - Penrith
  - 04 Mar 2009 at 19:33
- - 0
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  green card
  
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  quirky film about two strangers , one french ,one american who dont realy know each other and marry -one for the green card and one for a green house, oddly ... read more »
  
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  - Croydon
  - 09 Feb 2009 at 23:40
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  Green Card
  
  Loverly, funny, witty, colourful movie.
  
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  - London
  - 21 Jan 2009 at 12:46
- - 0
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  ultimate love story
  
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  This film has it all, humour, poignancy and a happy ending. Very watchable.
  
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  - banff
  - 07 Jan 2009 at 20:35
- - 0
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  Good fun
  
  This is a good fun film, worthy of an good entertaining evening's viewing. It has an interesting and believable storyline that makes you think.
  
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  - Bury St. Edmunds
  - 25 Nov 2008 at 17:21
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  Hhhhhuuuuummmmmmm!!!!
  
  Alright i suppose but i felt Gerald wasnt remotely matched by Andie, they didnt look right together and she was completely lame and out acted by Depardieu in my... read more »
  
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- - Karen931
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  - 18 Aug 2008 at 09:47
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- - 8
  - 0
  entertaining
  
  one of gerard depardieu's earlier films.
  
  he is well contrasted to the lovely andie mcdowell in this romantic comedy.
  
  some super scenes... read more »
  
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- 16718
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  - liverpool,england
  - 01 Sep 2004 at 19:11
- - 4
  - 0
  boring
  
  i was really disappointed with this film. could have been better. didnt feel as if they really fell in love.
  
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  - surrey, england
  - 11 Aug 2006 at 18:30
- - 4
  - 0
  Uninspiring
  
  This is a bog standard run of the mill “chick flick”. Something you can go watch with your girlfriend for a nice romantic evening. Apart from that ... read more »
  
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- - Niky
  - Brent
  - 16 Dec 2003 at 08:50
- - 2
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  Enjoyable
  
  It was written in the description that it was a romantic comedy. I would say it is a fusion of a romantic comedy and light drama. Enjoyable. Both, Gerard ... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 05 Jun 2006 at 21:45
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  Still Entertaining
  
  Even after all these years this is still a very good film that is well worth watching.
  
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  - Cheshire
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:04
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  Easy watching
  
  This was a good chick flick and made enjoyable evening viewing. Love outcome was of course predictable.
  
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  - essex
  - 06 Apr 2006 at 19:01
- - 0
  - 0
  worth a watch
  
  This film i think is worth watching once, its not a film you will want to watch over and over again. It is slightly outdated now but a few good laughs to be had... read more »
  
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  - plymouth
  - 11 May 2006 at 14:49
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  sorry
  
  sorry but this film had nothing what so ever, it couldn't even keep me awake while watching it, so i can't tell you what a wonderful ending it might of ... read more »
  
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  - birmingham
  - 24 May 2006 at 19:22
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  green card
  
  this film was definately a chick flick! the story was a bit predictable but it had some good laughs. i thought andie mcdowell was great in it although the ... read more »
  
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  - southport, england
  - 20 Jun 2006 at 18:24
- - 0
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  Good Fun
  
  Just the ticket (or card) for a Saturday early evening film. (We needed to get it in before CSI Files on TV!)
  
  Just good fun but pleasantly filmed and... read more »
  
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- - crispin40
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  - Stirling, Scotland
  - 23 Sep 2006 at 20:57

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Critics' reviews
- French musician George Faure (Depardieu) needs a green card to work in America; New York horticulturist BrontÃ Parrish... read more on Time Out
- 44914
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
- "...An effortlessly engaging love story whose ace in the hole is the almost indecent magnetism of Gerard Depardieu..."
- 10351
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...Depardieu's charm recognizes no language barriers....[MacDowell] proves a fine, sexy foil..."
- 10353
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- Amiable romantic tale of an odd couple.
- 31664
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- "...Breezy..." -- Rating: A-
- 10350
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...Breezily escapist..."
- 10352
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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