Green Card
6.1/10
Rating
108 min
Runtime
1990
Release Year
Peter Weir
Director
Cast
Gérard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, Bebe Neuwirth, Gregg Edelman, Robert Prosky
Quick Synopsis
Brontë Mitchell, an urban horticulturalist, wants to rent a beautiful apartment, but the building's board only allows married couples to lease units. Georges Fauré, a French waiter facing the expiration of his visa, needs to marry an American citizen to remain in the United States. They agree to a marriage of convenience, but to convince immigration officials of their relationship's legitimacy, they must live together. As they share the apartment, their very different personalities lead to frequent conflicts and challenges.
Detailed Synopsis of Green Card
Urban horticulturalist Brontë Mitchell has her eye on a gorgeous apartment, but the building's board will rent it only to a married couple. Georges Fauré, a waiter from France whose visa is expiring, needs to marry an American woman to stay in the country. Their marriage of convenience turns into a burden when they must live together to allay the suspicions of the immigration service, as the polar opposites grate on each other's nerves.
