Green Zone (2010)
A high-octane political thriller set in the chaos of post-invasion Baghdad, where one soldier's search for truth becomes a race against a deadly cover-up.
Green Zone - Movie Information
- Original Title: Green Zone
- Release Year: 2010
- Directed by: Paul Greengrass
- Type: Movie
- Genres: War, Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 55m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Arabic
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 11, 2010 (KZ), March 11, 2010 (United States - R), March 12, 2010 (Canada), March 12, 2010 (United Kingdom - 15), March 18, 2010 (Germany - 16), April 14, 2010 (France - U), March 18, 2010 (New Zealand - M), March 12, 2010 (Australia - M), April 16, 2010 (Brazil - 14), April 23, 2010 (Mexico), April 23, 2010 (Italy), March 12, 2010 (Spain - 12), March 25, 2010 (South Korea - 15), June 4, 2010 (Nigeria)
- Alternative Titles: 叛諜 (HK), グリーン・ゾーン：2010 (JP), 그린 존 (KR), Ne brat zhivym (RU), منطقه سبز (IR), Khu Vực Xanh (VN), Не брати живим (UA), La ciudad de las tormentas (AR)
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, dentsu, Atresmedia, KanZaman Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America, France, Spain, United Kingdom
Green Zone - Plot
During the U.S.-led occupation of Baghdad in 2003, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller and his team of Army inspectors are dispatched to find weapons of mass destruction believed to be stockpiled in the Iraqi desert. Rocketing from one booby-trapped and treacherous site to the next, the men search for deadly chemical agents but stumble instead upon an elaborate cover-up that threatens to invert the purpose of their mission.
Green Zone - Trailer
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Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller is done following orders
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Green Zone - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Paul Greengrass
Main Cast
- Matt Damon
- Greg Kinnear
- Brendan Gleeson
- Amy Ryan
- Khalid Abdalla
- Jason Isaacs
- Igal Naor
- Said Faraj
- Raad Rawi
- Michael O'Neill
Writers
- Brian Helgeland
- Rajiv Chandrasekaran
Producers
- Tim Bevan
- Eric Fellner
- Paul Greengrass
- Lloyd Levin
- Michael Bronner
Green Zone - FAQs
Is Green Zone based on a true story?
Green Zone is loosely inspired by Rajiv Chandrasekaran's nonfiction book Imperial Life in the Emerald City, which documented life inside Baghdad's Green Zone during the U.S. occupation. While the central character Roy Miller is fictional, the film draws on real events surrounding the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
Where can you stream or watch Green Zone?
Green Zone is available to stream via the Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Who are the main actors in Green Zone?
Green Zone stars Matt Damon as Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller, alongside Greg Kinnear as Clark Poundstone, Brendan Gleeson as Martin Brown, Amy Ryan as journalist Lawrie Dayne, Khalid Abdalla as Freddy, and Jason Isaacs as Maj. Briggs.
What is Green Zone about?
Set during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, Green Zone follows Army officer Roy Miller as he leads a team searching for weapons of mass destruction. When every site turns up empty, Miller begins to suspect a high-level cover-up and defies orders to expose the truth behind the intelligence that started the war.
What is the age rating for Green Zone?
Green Zone is rated R in the United States. The rating reflects intense sequences of war violence, language, and some disturbing images. Parental guidance is strongly advised for younger viewers.
Who directed Green Zone and what is his style?
Green Zone was directed by Paul Greengrass, the filmmaker behind United 93 and the Bourne franchise. Greengrass is known for his kinetic, handheld documentary-style cinematography, which lends Green Zone an urgent, immersive quality that blurs the line between action thriller and political drama.
How long is Green Zone?
Green Zone has a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes (115 minutes). The film maintains a relentless pace throughout, with director Paul Greengrass keeping tension high from the opening Baghdad raid sequences through to the film's climactic confrontation.
Did Green Zone perform well at the box office?
Green Zone underperformed commercially, earning approximately $94.9 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $100 million. Critics offered mixed-to-positive reviews, praising its kinetic direction and Damon's performance, but audiences proved less receptive to its overtly political subject matter.
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