Green Street Hooligans (2005)
An expelled American finds a brutal brotherhood in the gritty, intimate world of British football hooliganism.
After being wrongfully expelled from Harvard University, American Matt Buckner flees to his sister's home in England. Once there, he is befriended by her charming and dangerous brother-in-law, Pete Dunham, and introduced to the underworld of British football hooliganism. Matt learns to stand his ground through a friendship that develops against the backdrop of this secret and often violent world. 'Green Street Hooligans' is a story of loyalty, trust and the sometimes brutal consequences of living close to the edge.
How intense is Green Street Hooligans?
Green Street Hooligans has light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Green Street Hooligans feels like
- Tone
- grittytensepulpyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Green Street Hooligans
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Is Green Street Hooligans for you?
Is Green Street Hooligans scary?
No. Green Street Hooligans is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Green Street Hooligans gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Green Street Hooligans sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Green Street Hooligans OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Green Street Hooligans?
Green Street Hooligans runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream Green Street Hooligans?
Green Street Hooligans is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Green Street Hooligans have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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