7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Comedy, History • 2018 • 130 min • Teen (13+)
Green Book (2018)
Green Book (2018)
Overview
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
Starring Cast
Viggo Mortensen • Mahershala Ali • Linda Cardellini
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
Starring Cast
Viggo Mortensen • Mahershala Ali • Linda Cardellini
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film is Left-Leaning due to its central critique of racial prejudice and segregation, aligning with progressive values of social justice, though its proposed solution emphasizes individual empathy and friendship over systemic change.
Diversity: High
Confidence: Medium
The movie features a diverse lead cast that accurately reflects the historical figures it portrays, without engaging in explicit race-swapping of traditionally white roles. Its narrative strongly focuses on the challenges of racial prejudice, explicitly critiquing traditional societal norms and attitudes prevalent in the American South during the 1960s.
Secondary
LGBTQ: Positive
Confidence: Medium
Green Book portrays Don Shirley as a complex, dignified gay man facing significant prejudice and isolation in the 1960s American South. While depicting the dangers and loneliness associated with his identity, the film maintains an empathetic and respectful stance, framing societal homophobia as an external obstacle rather than an inherent flaw. The narrative ultimately affirms his worth and humanity.
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Christianity, particularly through Tony's Italian-American Catholic family, as a positive force for community and tradition. While it implicitly critiques the hypocrisy of some individuals who claim faith while practicing racism, the narrative ultimately affirms virtues aligned with Christian teachings, such as dignity, compassion, and overcoming prejudice.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Green Book" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on racial prejudice and the developing friendship between an African-American classical pianist and his Italian-American driver in the 1960s American South. Therefore, it has no portrayal to evaluate.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Green Book is a biographical film based on real historical figures, Don Shirley and Tony Vallelonga. Both main characters, and other significant historical figures depicted, maintain their documented historical gender in the film's portrayal. No gender swaps are present.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a biopic based on real historical figures, Don Shirley and Tony Vallelonga. Both characters, and other historical figures depicted, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts, aligning with historical documentation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
8.2
Critic Ratings
7.7
6.9
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