The Green Hornet (2011)
A spoiled heir and his resourceful employee become darkly comic, costumed crime-fighters in brisk, pulpy Los Angeles.
Britt Reid, the heir to the largest newspaper fortune in Los Angeles, is a spoiled playboy who has been, thus far, happy to lead an aimless life. After his father dies, Britt meets Kato, a resourceful company employee. Realizing that they have the talent and resources to make something of their lives, Britt and Kato join forces as costumed crime-fighters to bring down the city's most-powerful criminal, Chudnofsky.
How intense is The Green Hornet?
The Green Hornet has light 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 and dry. Rated PG-13.
What The Green Hornet feels like
- Tone
- campypulpydarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream The Green Hornet
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Is The Green Hornet for you?
Is The Green Hornet scary?
No. The Green Hornet is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Green Hornet gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Green Hornet sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Green Hornet OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Green Hornet?
The Green Hornet runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream The Green Hornet?
The Green Hornet is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Green Hornet have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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