Green Book (2018)
A witty and earnest journey through the 1962 Deep South reveals an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.
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.
How intense is Green Book?
Green Book has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What Green Book feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarminggrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily nightComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Green Book
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Green Book for you?
Is Green Book scary?
No. Green Book is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Green Book gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Green Book sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Green Book OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Green Book?
Green Book runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream Green Book?
Green Book is streaming on Netflix.
Does Green Book have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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