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Green Lantern Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 11, 2011

Green Lantern

Release Date: Friday, June 17, 2011 Theaters

Director: Martin Campbell

Starring: Ryan Reynolds Blake Lively Peter Sarsgaard Mark Strong Temuera Morrison

PG-13 Action 1 hr, 45 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds). Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.
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Who stars in Green Lantern – Cast List

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Who is making Green Lantern – Crew List

A look at Green Lantern behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Martin Campbell last helmed Cleaner and Memory. The film's writer Greg Berlanti last penned Wrath of the Titans and Bridge and Tunnel.

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Production – What we know about the Green Lantern

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Key Facts

  • Adapted from DC Comics' comic book.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Wrapped on August 6, 2010

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action
Runtime
1 hr, 45 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Emerald Dawn

Language
English
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Green Lantern Release Date: When was the film released?

Green Lantern was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, June 17 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 3,816 theaters. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Mr. Popper's Penguins, Kidnapped and Buck.

Green Lantern DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Green Lantern is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Green Lantern today on Amazon.

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