Green Lantern (2011)
A cocky test pilot gains an alien ring, joining an intergalactic police force to fight cosmic evil.
For centuries, a small but powerful force of warriors called the Green Lantern Corps has sworn to keep intergalactic order. Each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of the first human ever recruited.
How intense is Green Lantern?
Green Lantern is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.
What Green Lantern feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Green Lantern
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Is Green Lantern for you?
Is Green Lantern scary?
Only a little. Green Lantern has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Green Lantern gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Green Lantern sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Green Lantern OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Green Lantern?
Green Lantern runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream Green Lantern?
Green Lantern is streaming on Max.
Does Green Lantern have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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