---
title: "Green Book"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/green-book-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 490132
imdb_id: "tt6966692"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 13000
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Green Book (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/green-book-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Green Book is a 2018 American film directed by Peter Farrelly. The film is a biographical comedy-drama inspired by the true story of a tour through the Deep South by a pianist and a bouncer in 1962. During this time, African Americans relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws. The film stars Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, with the story inspired by the real-life friendship between Don Shirley and Frank "Tony Lip" Vallelonga, a bouncer and later an actor. Vallelonga is the father of one of the film's screenwriters, Nick Vallelonga.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A bouncer is hired to drive a pianist on a concert tour through the Deep South."

### Why Watch
- historical setting
- character-driven narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- depicts segregation-era challenges
- Tone & Suitability: The film depicts the realities of segregation and racial discrimination in the 1960s.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: period, drama, road-trip, biographical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Farrelly
- **Networks / Studios**: Participant, DreamWorks Pictures, Cinetic Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Viggo Mortensen** as *Tony Lip*
- **Mahershala Ali** as *Dr. Don Shirley*
- **Linda Cardellini** as *Dolores*
- **Sebastian Maniscalco** as *Johnny Venere*
- **Dimiter D. Marinov** as *Oleg*
- **Mike Hatton** as *George*
- **P.J. Byrne** as *Record Exec*
- **Joe Cortese** as *Gio Loscudo*
- **Mary Agnes Nixon** as *Copa Coat Check Girl*
- **Von Lewis** as *Bobby Rydell*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the Green Book?
It was a guide for African American travelers to find accommodations and services during the era of segregation.

### Q: When is the film set?
The story takes place in 1962.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The film features a bouncer named Tony Lip and a pianist named Don Shirley.

### Q: Where does the tour take place?
The tour travels through the Deep South.

### Q: What is the premise?
A bouncer is hired to drive a pianist on a concert tour.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Green Book — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/490132)
- [Green Book (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Book_(film))
- [Green Book (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6966692/fullcredits/)
- [Green Book (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/490132-green-book/cast)
- [Green Book (film) - Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Book_(film))
- [Green Book (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Green_Book_(film))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*