Green Street Hooligans (2005)
Kernel Score: 83% · 2,522 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 2005-09-09
Runtime: 109 minutes
Is Green Street Hooligans worth watching?
Worth watching. An expelled Harvard student gets pulled into London football hooliganism. It's rougher and more thoughtful than the poster suggests, with committed performances and brutal fight scenes.
Watch it if you
- like gritty British crime dramas
- enjoy stories about loyalty and tribes
- want an underrated sleeper
Skip it if you
- dislike graphic violence
- don't want football-fan culture
Best for: Lads' night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Overview
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.
Green Street Hooligans parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated drama centers on British football hooliganism, including brutal bar fights and gang violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The film depicts organized gang brawls, brutality, and revenge violence tied to football hooligan culture.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Dead Man's Shoes (2004) — 79%: Brutal British revenge drama
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- GoodFellas (1990) — 92%: Gang life with loyalty and violence
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Director
Lexi Alexander
Cast
- Elijah Wood as Matt Buckner
- Charlie Hunnam as Pete Dunham
- Claire Forlani as Shannon Dunham
- Marc Warren as Steve Dunham
- Leo Gregory as Bovver
- Geoff Bell as Tommy Hatcher
- Ross McCall as Dave Bjorno
- Henry Goodman as Carl Buckner
- Rafe Spall as Swill
- Kieran Bew as Ike
Green Street Hooligans FAQ
Is Green Street Hooligans worth watching?
Worth watching. An expelled Harvard student gets pulled into London football hooliganism. It's rougher and more thoughtful than the poster suggests, with committed performances and brutal fight scenes.
Is Green Street Hooligans OK for kids?
Green Street Hooligans is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated drama centers on British football hooliganism, including brutal bar fights and gang violence.
What movies are like Green Street Hooligans?
If you liked Green Street Hooligans, try Dead Man's Shoes, A.C.A.B. - All Cops Are Bastards, City of God and GoodFellas.