---
title: "The Big Green"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-big-green-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26441
imdb_id: "tt0112499"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 212
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Big Green (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-big-green-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Big Green is a 1995 family comedy about a misfit soccer team in a depressed Texas town. The story follows a British foreign exchange teacher named Anna and her football-hero assistant as they coach the children and help them build self-esteem.

Released by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution on September 29, 1995, the film grossed $17.7 million. While it features a lighthearted premise of injecting life into a hopeless town, the film received negative reviews from critics.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A British teacher introduces soccer to a group of misfit kids in a depressed Texas town."

### Why Watch
- Features a misfit group of small town Texas kids
- Explores themes of building self-esteem
- Involves solving family squabbles through teamwork

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film received negative reviews from critics
- Tone & Suitability: This PG-rated family comedy has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #small-town-texas, #soccer-underdog, #british-teacher, #family-comedy, #misfit-team

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Holly Goldberg Sloan
- **Networks / Studios**: Caravan Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Olivia D'Abo** as *Anna Mongomery*
- **Steve Guttenberg** as *Tom Palmer*
- **Chauncey Leopardi** as *Evan Schiff*
- **Patrick Renna** as *Larry Musgrove*
- **Billy L. Sullivan** as *Jeffrey Luttrell*
- **Bug Hall** as *Newt Shaw*
- **Jessica Robertson** as *Kate Douglas*
- **Anthony Esquivel** as *Juan Morales*
- **Jordan Brower** as *Nick Anderssen*
- **Jay O. Sanders** as *Jay Huffer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is the film worth watching?
The film received negative reviews from critics.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: What is the age rating?
The film is rated PG.

### Q: What genre does this film fall into?
The film is categorized as a family and comedy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Big Green — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26441)
- [The Big Green (1995) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112499/fullcredits/)
- [The Big Green - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Green)
- [The Big Green (1995) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26441-the-big-green/cast)
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