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Green Street Hooligans

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American journalism student Matt Buckner (Elijah Wood) moves in with his sister and her family in London. There, he meets football hooligan Pete Dunham (Charlie Hunnam), who introduces him to his rough tribal world, where supporters of opposing teams battle each other before and after games. But Pete's lieutenant, Bovver (Leo Gregory), suspects Matt's motives and inadvertently reopens a years-old rivalry between Pete's brother (Marc Warren) and the leader of a rival gang (Geoff Bell).
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Critics Consensus

When it comes to the subculture of soccer thugs, Green Street Hooligans lacks sufficient insight, and instead comes off as a Fight Club knock-off.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Jun 28, 2022
This drama purports to take us inside the world of West Ham football rowdies, but its plot is contrived. Go to Full Review Bob Longino Atlanta Journal-Constitution Oct 29, 2005
C
It swims and sinks in melodrama. Go to Full Review John Monaghan Detroit Free Press Oct 21, 2005
2/4
There's a good movie to be made about the violent world of British soccer, or football, as it's called on the other side of the pond. This isn't it. Go to Full Review Kaleem Aftab The List Apr 26, 2019
1/5
All this film succeeds in doing is glorifying violence. Go to Full Review Jeremy Clarke The Spectator Feb 1, 2018
One reads books about football hooligans and sees films without expecting much in the way of truth or verisimilitude. But this one made a good honest stab at it. Go to Full Review Keith H. Brown Eye for Film Dec 7, 2007
3/5
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J L @JLiving Sep 3, 2026 Nothing new or even interesting. Just a movie of worn cliches and tired storylines. See more Zachary M. @RT97780828 May 19, 2026 I think the movie is a little too dramatic especially for the subject that it is about. They’re making it seem like it’s the straight up mafia or blood vs crips See more Jacob C @RT50604947 Apr 9, 2026 As a football fan, this was an incredible watch, loved every part of this movie. From the beginning it was really exciting and the ending left me in tears. This is the football fan’s titanic 💯 must see. See more Brenton Sep 11, 2025 I love this movie!!! See more aasim r @Aasim688 Jul 18, 2025 10/10 UK Hood Film Can't wait for Green Street 4 2 and 3 were dog ass See more ASMRlEatinglnoises T @RT40710182 Feb 21, 2025 This is why rotten tomatoes has lost its credibility when it comes to film reviews. This movie was very good if not awesome.👏🏾 have some beer and wings and watch this movie. See more Read all reviews
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Lexi Alexander

Director

Elijah Wood

Matt Buckner

Charlie Hunnam

Pete Dunham

Claire Forlani

Shannon Dunham

Marc Warren

Steve Dunham

Leo Gregory

Bower

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Synopsis American journalism student Matt Buckner (Elijah Wood) moves in with his sister and her family in London. There, he meets football hooligan Pete Dunham (Charlie Hunnam), who introduces him to his rough tribal world, where supporters of opposing teams battle each other before and after games. But Pete's lieutenant, Bovver (Leo Gregory), suspects Matt's motives and inadvertently reopens a years-old rivalry between Pete's brother (Marc Warren) and the leader of a rival gang (Geoff Bell).
Director
Lexi Alexander
Producer
Donald Zuckerman, Deborah Del Prete, Gigi Pritzker
Screenwriter
Lexi Alexander, Dougie Brimson, Josh Shelov
Distributor
Freestyle Releasing
Production Co
Madison Wells, Warner Brothers/Seven Arts, Yank Film Finance, Baker Street
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Brutal Violence|Some Drug Use)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 9, 2005, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 25, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$345.8K
Runtime
1h 46m
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